1998 JAGUAR X308 Workshop Manual

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual  
FOAM INJECTION 
Where any of the sections shown in the illustration are renewed, expanded foam must be introduced into the area on 
completion of all other repair / refinishin g / protective process

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual  
APPROVED PAINT SYSTEMS 
The manufacturers paint systems listed below are currently approved for refinishing Jaguar vehicles. 
• NOTE: * Not available in certain market s but alternatives may be u

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OBSCURATION BANDS 
To mask unsightly areas between panels, through gaps and under bonded glass, matt black paint with heat resistance of 
40° to 120°C is applied in the areas indicated by hatching a

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual 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

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual APPLICATION OF STONE CHIP PROTECTION 
Apply approved material to the areas indicated by hatching. 
 
REPAIR OF PAINTED COACHLINES 
Panel Preparation 
Existing painted coachlines can be removed using a

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual 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

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual  
Inset A, shows the 25° - 35°angled cut-away at front edge. The front end of the coachlines should terminate 50mm - 60mm behind the headlamp apertures and  the two sides must be symmetrical. 
The 1