1998 JAGUAR X308 B pillar

8. CAUTIONS:
When installing the rear quarte r window glass, do not strike it in any way as this will crack the rear quarter window glass.
Make sure the rear quarter window glass does not move
out of position in the body aperture.
• NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Install the rear quar ter window glass into the aperture. Make
sure the rear quarter window glas s finisher is correctly located
to the roof moulding and press firmly into place.

9. CAUTION: Make sure the rear quarter window glass does
not move out of position in the rear quarter window glass
aperture.
• NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Apply suitable tape to the top of the rear quarter window glass.
10. Install both C-pillar trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentatio n, Removal and Installation).
11. Install the rear seat backrest.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Seat Backrest
(501-
10 Seating, Removal and Installation).

2. Remove the rear window finisher.

3. Apply protective tape around rear window glass aperture.
4. Remove the high mounted stoplamp.
For additional information, refer to: High Mounted Stoplamp

(417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
5. Remove both C-pill ar trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: C
-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentatio n, Removal and Installation).
6. Remove the parcel shelf.
For additional information, refer to: Parcel Shelf
(501-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentatio n, Removal and Installation).
7. NOTE: Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
Disconnect the electrical connector.

8. Disconnect the radio antenn a electrical connector.

9. Apply suitable protec tive tape to the upper edge of the
headlining.
10. Prepare cheese wire and cutting handle.
Position cutting handle cent ral tube fully upwards in
handle.
Cut a suitable length of ch eese wire and pass one end
through handle tube and locating aperture.
Move cutting handle central tube downwards to secure
cheese wire.
11. Using a suitable long bladed tool, penetrate the rear window
adhesive approximately 150mm fro m the top of one rear pillar.

8. CAUTIONS:
When installing the rear window glass, do not strike it in
any way as this will crac k the rear window glass.
Make sure the rear window glass does not move out of
position in the rear window glass aperture.
With assistance carefully install the rear window glass into the
aperture. Align the rear window glass with the body markings
and press firmly into place.
9. Remove the lifting handles.
10. Remove protective tape from rear edge of headlining.

11. CAUTION: Do not connect the electrical connectors for
at least 1 hour after installation of the rear window glass. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in damage to the rear
window glass adhesive.
• NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Connect the electrical connector.

12. CAUTION: Do not connect the electrical connectors for
at least 1 hour after installation of the rear window glass. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in damage to the rear
window glass adhesive.
Connect the radio antenna electrical connector.
13. Install the parcel shelf.
For additional information, refer to: Parcel Shelf (501-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentatio n, Removal and Installation).
14. Install the C-pillar trim panel.

For additional information, refer to: C
-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentatio n, Removal and Installation).
15. Install the high mounted stoplamp.
For additional information, refer to: High Mounted Stoplamp

(417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).

Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - Windshield Glass
Removal and Installation
Removal
Special Tool(s)

Spray Bottle
WK9

Lubricant Concentrate
WK9L

Adhesive Removal Blade - Body
WK6
Adhesive Removal Blade - Glass
WK5

Betagun Pneumatic Application Gun
Betagun 111
1. Remove both A- pill ar trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: A
-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentatio n, Removal and Installation).
2. Remove both sun visors.
For additional information, refer to: Sun Visor
(501-05 Interior
Trim and Ornamentation, Re moval and Installation).
3. Remove the overhead console.
For additional information, refer to: Overhead Console
(501-12
Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
4. Remove the wiper pivot arm.
For additional information, refer to: Wiper Pivot Arm
(501-16
Wipers and Washers, Remo val and Installation).
5. Remove the cowl panel grille.
For additional information, refer to: Cowl Panel Grille
(501-02
Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
6. CAUTION: Make sure the front windshield finisher insert
is not bent on removal. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in damage to the component.
Remove the windshield finisher insert.

Cut a suitable length of cheese wire and pass one end
through handle tube and locating aperture.
Move cutting handle central tube downwards to secure
cheese wire.

12. Using a suitable long bladed tool, penetrate Betaseal
approximately 150mm from the top of one A pillar.

13. Pass free end of cheese wire through penetration and install
second cutting handle.

14. WARNING: When removing the windshield glass,
personal protection must be worn. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
• CAUTIONS:
Make sure the ch eese wire cannot contact the paintwork
while the the windshield adhesive is being cut. Failure to follow
this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
Make sure the cheese wire cannot contact the instrument
panel while the the windshield adhesive is being cut. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
Make sure the cheese wire passes the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) plate on the correct side. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in damage to the component.
When cutting, do not allow ch eese wire to contact edge of
windshield glass as this will crack the windshield glass.
• NOTE: Apply cutting lubricant to the cheese wire frequently
through out the cutting process.
With assistance and exercising care at the corners to avoid
damaging paintwork, cut around the windshield glass

15. Remove protective tape from leading edge of headlining.
16. Remove the protective sheet and the protective board from
the fascia.
17. Install the overhead console.
For additional information, refer to: Overhead Console
(501-12
Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
18. Install both sun visors.
For additional information, refer to: Sun Visor
(501-05 Interior
Trim and Ornamentation, Re moval and Installation).
19. Install both A-pillar trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: A
-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentatio n, Removal and Installation).