1998 JAGUAR X308 vin

a pneumatic saw (3).
• NOTE: On some panels, before removing the bulk with a pneumatic saw, it may be necessary to remove brazed areas and
MIG welded seams. Separate spot welded joints and remove the panel remnants.
Removal of Panels and Welds

PREPARATION OF PANEL SURFACES
WARNING: DO NOT BURN UNDERSEAL OFF. USE A 'HOT KNIFE' OR SUITABLE SOLVENT.
• NOTE: Observe all appropriate safety procedures.
Remove weld nuggets with a sander and 36 gr it disc and clean all flanges to a bright smooth finish (1). Straighten existing
panel joint edges as required.
Mark off the area of new panel and cut to size leaving approxim ately two inches overlap on the existing panel. Offer up new
panel or section, align with associated pa rts, i.e. new rear fender aligned with door / luggage compartment lid / backlight
aperture and clamp the panel into positi on.Where necessary, cut the new and orig inal panels to form a butt joint.
Release all clamps and remove the new panel. If required, apply inner panel protection and or sound insulation.
Prepare the new panel joint edges, including interior and exterior, for welding by cleaning to bright metal (1).
Apply weld-through primer or in terweld sealer(2) to all surfaces to be resistance spot welded.
Where appropriate, apply metal- to-metal adhesive or sealer (3) in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

On North American specification vehicles, the VIN is marked on all major external panels, certain structural members and
power / transmission units. The labels ca rrying this information are known as 'Label-Anti-theft VIN (USA body panel only)'
or 'Label-Anti-theft-Engine and Gearbo x (U.S.A. only),' drawing reference A .
Replacement Components
Only genuine Jaguar replacement parts must be used in the repair of a vehicle. Furthermore, any new parts replacing items
carrying a VIN label must have either 'Label-Anti-theft Replacement Part (USA body panel only)' or 'Label-Anti-theft
Replacement Part-Engine and Gearbox (U.S.A . only),' drawing reference B , fitted in a different location to the previous
label.
A protective mask used to prevent the replacement part la bel from being damaged or obscured during the refinishing /
protection processes, must be remo ved prior to customer hand-over.
Procurement
Anti-theft labels may only be ordered from Jaguar Cars through :
Product Compliance Dept.,
Jaguar Inc.,
555 MacArthur Blvd.,
Mahwah
NJ 07430

Label Fitting Process
CAUTION: It is a requirement of United States of America federal law th at the protective mask is removed from all
anti-theft labels after performing painting and rustproofing operations. Fail ure to comply with this requirement may render
both the manufacturer and the de aler in violation of the law.
• NOTE: Any attempt to remove an anti-t heft label will destroy that label. Ensure correct location before affixing.
Using a suitable solvent clean the area where the anti-theft label is to be affixed. Peel the backing from the label and
position on the panel. Carry out all refini shing / protection processes. Remove the anti-theft label protective mask prior to
vehicle handover to the customer.

For coachline specifications, see page? .
Tape Application
Apply a suitable length of 3M "Fine Line Striping Tape" to the panel. Having suitably applied the tape, which is slit into 8
strips, each 3mm wide, the appr opriate strip may then be peeled away to expose the lacquer coat below (Refer to
Application of Striping Tape Drawing). The paint may then be applied by hand brush or a suitable air-brush. The remaining
tape provides masking during paint applicat ion and drying. Careful positioning of the masking tape is necessary, particularly
when the repair is confined to a single panel and the newly painted coachline mu st conform to coachlines on adjacent
panels.
Where it is necessary to match an existing 1.5mm coachline, two tec hniques are available:
Proceed as above, to expose a 3mm strip of lacquer coat. Using either a standard masking tape, or a 3M "Fine Line Masking
Tape" applied over the striping tape, reduce the width of the exposed strip to 1.5mm.
Use a suitable combination of standard mask ing tape, together with 3M "Fine Line Striping Tape" if desired, to achieve an
unmasked strip 1.5mm wide in the correct position on the panel.
After application of the tape, use a fine-g rit wet-and-dry paper to lightly 'flat' the exposed surface, before application of
paint.
Application of Striping Tape

Coachline Locations
The coachline locations on the side of XJ Sport and supercharged models are illustrated below, for all other models refer to
the drawing under 'Other Models'.
XJ Sport and XJR8

lever mechanism driven by an electric motor. A sliding roof control module (SRCM) controls the motor in response to
selections made on the roof console switch , or input from the security system for automatic closing. Both the motor and the SRCM are accessed by removing the roof console.In the event of an electrical failure the sliding roof can be manually
operated. This is achieved by inserting a wide bladed screwdriver into a slot in the motor drive gear and turning clockwise to open or counter clockwise to close the sliding roof.
• NOTE: The drive gear becomes disengaged from the motor during manual operation. Before restoring electrical operation
the drive gear must be rotated one quarter turn in the reverse direction to re-engage the motor.
The SRCM is held in position by clips and has two electrical connectors in terfacing with the motor and the roof console
switch/security system. Prior to installing a new SRCM, the sun ro of must be in a neutral closed position. This provides the
SRCM with a sliding roof datum, to ensure accurate and consistent operation. Obstacle sensin g operates on closing in the
slide mode only. If the sliding roof lid encounters an ob struction between 4mm and 200mm from the closed position, the
SRCM detects increased motor load and reve rses the motor, driving the sliding roof to the fully open position. The sliding
roof lid surround seal has a metal inner sect ion which will deform on removal. If removed, this seal must be discarded and a
new seal must be installed on the lid using a Jaguar approved crimping tool.