1998 JAGUAR X308 instrument panel

Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination - Instrument Panel Dimmer
Switch
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation

1.
Move driver seat fully rearward.
2. Disconnect battery ground lead; refer to 86.15.19.
3. Displace lower cowl for access; refer to 76.46.03.

4. Remove rheostat sw itch from cowl.
1. Disconnect dimmer module to rheostat switch connector.
2. Disconnect column tilt switch connector.
3. Remove lower cowl.
4. Pull adjusting knob from switch.
5. Remove screw.
6. Remove switch.
1. Installation is reverse of removal.
2. Reconnect battery ground lead; refer to 86.15.15.

Instrume
nt Cluster - Instrument Cluster
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
1.
Adjust steer
ing column to full
y extended and lowered position.
2. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.
3. Remove veneer from instrument panel. Refer to 76.47.24.

4. Using a small
screwdriver, de
press fog lamp switch upper
retaining tang and release sw itch from gauge surround.

5. Position fog l
amp switch fo
r access, disconnect harness
multiplug and remove switch.

6. Using a small
screwdriver, depress trip keyboard upper
retaining tang and release ke yboard from gauge surround.
7. Position trip keyboard for ac cess and disconnect harness
multiplug.

Information and Message Center - Message Center Switch
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable; refer to 86.15.19.
2. Remove instrument panel veneer panel; refer to 76.47.24.

3. Remove trip computer switch pack.
Use suitable small screwdriver to displace upper retaining
tang.
Reposition switch pack for access to connector.
Disconnect connector and remove switch pack.
1. Installation is reverse of removal.

Exterior Lighting - Fog Lamp Switch
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation



1. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.
2. Remove instrument pa nel veneer panel. Refer to 76.47.24.

3. Remove combined front and rear fog lamp switch pack.
Use a small screwdriver to re lease upper retaining tag.
Position switch for access to connector.
Disconnect connector and remove switch.
1. Position switch pack at instrument panel.
2. Connect harness connector to switch pack
3. Install switch pack in panel, ensuring that retaining tangs are
fully seated.
4. Install instrument panel veneer panel. Refer to 76.47.24.
5. Connect ground cable to batter y terminal and install battery
cover. Refer to 86.15.15.

Body System - General Information -
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealants and Adhesives
Torques
UnitSpecification
For removal of water-based stains from carpets.'Fibrefresh' carpet shampoo
'1001' Foam Shampoo
'Novatreat'
For removal of grease or oil based stains from carpets.'Genklene' (Trichloroethane)
'Spot Remover'
ComponentNm
Fascia
Instrument pack to support panel1.8
Fascia to support bracket22 - 28
Fascia to console3
Tunnel bracket to body22 - 28
Bolster to tunnel bracket1.5
Instrument pack to fascia3.0
Strut to fascia2.0
Fascia support strut to body7 - 10
CPU bracket to fascia5 - 7
Fascia demister bracket to fascia1.5
Fascia and air con. location to body1.0
Air dist. box duct to air dist. box1.0
Airbag carrier mounting bracket to fascia5 - 7
Instrument pack suppo rt bracket to fascia5 - 7
Airbag bracket to fascia2.0
Air dist. box to fascia2.0
Inst. pack support bracket to fascia5 - 7
Fascia assembly to body22 - 28
Airbag door brackets to fascia5 - 7
Airbag door bracket to fascia and strut4.0
Airbag door bracket to door frame assembly4.0
Hood
Hood lock to body7 - 10
Hood buffer assembly7 - 10
Gas strut - ball pin to weld nut7 - 10
Hood lever5 - 7
Clamp - hood adjust cable6 - 8
Interior
Sun Visor fixings1.8
Sunblind to parcel shelfTighten to prevailing torque.
Sunblind bezel assembly1.0
Coat hook3.0
Seat belts
Front belt buckle to bracket fixing30 - 40
Front belt reel bracket to body fixing30 - 40
Front belt anchor fixing30 - 40
Front belt upper guide fixing7 - 10
Height adjuster to 'B' post screws23 - 27
Height adjuster to seat belt anchor retaining nut30 - 40
Rear inertia belt anchor fixing30 - 40
Rear inertia belt bracket to body fixing30 - 40
Rear inertia belt reel secu ring bracket to body fixing30 - 40
Rear inertia belt buckle bracket to body fixing30 - 40
Sliding Roof Panel
Sliding roof assembly frame to BIW roof4 - 5
Sliding roof panel to frame4 - 5
Trunk
Compact disc autochanger bracket to body9 - 11

Body System - General Information - Body
Description and Operation
This section covers the following areas of the vehicle body:
Front end body panels
Body closures
Aperture seals
Door seals
Instrument panel, console and radio
Centre console
Handles, locks, latches and mechanisms
Wipers and washers
Glass, frames and mechanisms
Fascia
Fuel filler flap assembly
Sun visors
Seating
Interior trim and ornamentation
Exterior trim and ornamentation
Rear view mirrors
Rear parcel tray
Roof console
Bumpers
Occupant restraints
Sliding roof
Steering column cowl
Underscuttle pad
Front End Body Panels
A false bulkhead together with two insulation covers, are installed between the engine compartment and the BIW front
bulkhead to provide optimum insulation ag ainst noise and heat intrusion. Two plenum braces bolted between the BIW upper toeboards and the plenum further increase bodyshell structural integrity. The plastic ra diator grill and vane block achieve
weight reductions over steel parts and provid e high resistance to front end corrosion.

Interior Trim and Ornamentation - Interior Trim
Description and Operation
Carpets
The passenger compartment carpet is a one piece moulded constr uction with integral sound deadening material, heel mats
and driver's footrest. The carpet is attach ed to the vehicle floor by plastic clips fitted below the door treadplates. Removal of the carpet necessitates re moval of the front seats, lifting of the centre console rear extens ion and removal of the heelboard
carpet.
Fascia
The full width, slush moulded, soft feel PVC fascia is mounted on an injection moulded armature and is faced with wood
veneer. In addition to the air conditioning and central, outer and demisting vents, it accepts instrument packs dedicated to
market requirements and a centrally mounted analogue clock.
Doors
The one-piece door casings are trimmed in UEV to match the seating, with wood veneer at the waistline and a carpet insert
at the front lower corner. Each casing is secured to the door inner panel by fir tree press fast eners along the lower section,
two armrest fixings at the centre and vene er panel dowels and fixings at the top. The armrests which are common to front
and rear doors, are trimmed in matching leather or UEV according to specification. The door switchpacks, dedicated to
driver and front or rear passenger, are in corporated in the armrests. A speaker is in stalled in the lower section of each door
and a tweeter is incorporated behind each interior door handle escutcheon. Where premium ICE is fitted, the front tweeters
are installed in the upper A posts.
A, B, C and D Posts
On each side,a grained UEV finisher trimmed to match the headlining is secured to the 'A' post and cantrail by fir tree
fasteners locating in BIW apertures. The upper 'D' post finisher is trimmed and secured in the same manner. The single
piece'B/C' post finishers, also finished in grained matching UEV, each have a front se at belt exit aperture and are secured to
the BIW by four spring clips and two fir tree fasteners.
Headlining
The one-piece headlining consists of a 6mm thick polyurethane foam membrane covered with suede effect knitted polyester. The headlining is secured to the BIW roof by body tangs, the roof console, sun visors, combined grab handles and coat
hooks, the cantrail finishers and where fitt ed, the sliding roof finisher and clips.
Trunk
Carpet covered trims line the trunk and are secured by fir tr ee fasteners to the sides and front inner panel. The carpet
covered, two-section, removable trunk fl oor provides access to the spare wheel and wheel changing equipment, the battery
and electrical carrier. The floor board rests on the spare wheel, with the front and rear edges locating in blocks on the fuel
tank backboard and the rear of the body. The support blocks provide for two floor he ight settings to accommodate either a
space saver or full size spare wheel.A moulded finisher covering the rear of the trunk below the sill is secured to the rear
panel by tabs and fir tree fasteners. Finish er panels fitted to the rear lamp units provide trunk interior access to the lamps.
The trunk lid underside is fitted with a removabl e moulded liner and two trunk illumination lights.

Interior Trim and Ornamentation - Headliner
Removal and Installation
Removal
Vehicles with roof opening panel
All vehicles
1. Remove the roof opening panel trim.
For additional information, refer to: Roof Opening Panel Trim
(501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
2. 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).
3. 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).
4. Remove the overhead console.
For additional information, refer to: Overhead Console
(501-12
Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
5. Remove the rear window glass.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Window Glass
(501-
11 Glass, Frames and Mechanis ms, Removal and Installation).

6. Disconnect the anti-theft se nsors electrical connector.
7. CAUTION: With the aid of an other technician, support the
headliner to ensure it is not folded or creased during removal.
Remove both sun visors.
For additional information, refer to: Sun Visor
(501-05 Interior
Trim and Ornamentation, Re moval and Installation).

8. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Detach the retaining screw cove r from the headliner retaining
trim.
9. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Remove the headline r retaining trim.