1998 JAGUAR X308 lower

30. Disconnect and remove 'J' gate assembly for access. Refer to
Section 307-05A N/A or 307-05B (S/C).

31. Remove two screws securing facia to air conditioning unit.

32. Remove bolts securing facia to tunnel upper bracket and
bracket to tunnel and remove bracket.

33. On passenger side, release facia harness to passenger
compartment harness multiplug re taining lever and disconnect
multiplug.
34. Remove facia harness to engine management harness
multiplugs (grey and white) fr om 'A' post lower retaining
bracket and disconn ect multiplugs.

Finally tighten centre mounting bracket to tunnel securing
bolts to 22-28Nm.

40. Install facia to air conditioning unit securing screws.

41. CAUTION: The 'A' post facia mounting brackets are pre-
set to the body and must no t under any circumstances be
disturbed.
Install bolts securing facia to LH 'A' post bracket and tighten to
22-28Nm.
42. Instal seat trim pad to facia RH end aperture.

43. Install bolt securing facia mounting bracket to bulkhead
adjacent to body processor.
44. Position ground cable eyelet on LH 'A' post stud and install
securing nut.
45. Connect passenger side facia harness to engine management
harness multiplugs (white and gr ey) and install multiplugs on
lower 'A' post retaining bracket.

46. Connect passenger side facia harness to passenger
compartment harness multiplug and secure with retaining
lever.
47. Install trim pad on passenger side lower 'A' post. Refer to
76.13.30.

48. Connect passenger air bag link harness multiplug.
49. Install passenger glovebox assembly. Refer to 76.52.03.
50. Install 'J' gate assembly. Refer to 76.25.24 and 76.25.26.

51. Position centre console rear vent duct in air conditioning unit
and install rear securing screw.
52. Install centre console. Refer to 76.25.01.
53. Install centre console switch module. Refer to 76.13.30.

64.
Position driver stowage bin in facia, install securing screw and fully seat trim.
65. Install trim pad on driver si de lower 'A' post. Refer to
76.13.30.
66. Install driver side unders cuttle. Refer to 76.46.11.
67. Install combined windshield wi per/washer switch and audible
warning speaker assembly. Refer to 86.65.42.
68. Install steering column upper cowl. Refer to 76.46.02.
69. Install steering column lower cowl. Refer to 76.46.03.
70. Install steering wheel. Refer to 211-04.
71. Install driver side airbag. Refer to 76.73.39.

Instrument Panel and Console - Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation

1.
Turn ignition switch to position 'II.'
2. Motor driver seat fully rearwards.
3. Turn ignition switch to position 'O.'

4. Slacken and remove the four underscuttle securing screws.
5. Remove and discard securing clips from screw locations.
6. Remove underscuttle from vehicle.
1. Fit new securing clips to screw locations.
2. Position and fully seat underscu ttle below fascia and fit and
tighten securing screws.
3. Return driver seat to original position.

Instrument Panel and Console - Overhead Console
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove battery cover and disconnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.

2. Open roof console sun glasses compartment.

3. Rotate fastener 1/4 turn to release console.

4. Lower console from roof and disconnect lighting module
harness multiplug and hands- free microphone harness
multiplug if telephone is fitted.

5. Release roof console from retaining clips and remove from
vehicle.

Instrument Panel and Console - Steering Column Lower Shroud
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation

1.
Move driver seat fully rearward.
2. Remove battery cover and disconnect ground cable from
battery terminal.Refer to 86.15.19.

3. Remove cowl from steering column.
1. Remove key from ignition switch.
2. Slacken and remove cowl securing screws.
3. Separate lower cowl from upper cowl (four tabs) and move lower cowl forward to access multiplugs.
4. Disconnect rheostat harness multiplug.
5. Disconnect tilt column harness multiplug.

4. Remove rheostat and column adjustment switch from cowl.
1. Remove adjusting knob from rheostat.
2. Slacken and remove rh eostat securing screw.
3. Release column adjustment switch retaining tangs and remove switch from cowl.
1. Fit and fully seat column ad justment switch in cowl.
2. Position and align rheostat and fit and tighten securing screws.
3. Fit and fully seat rheo stat adjusting knob.
4. Position cowl for access and connect rheostat and column
switch harness multiplugs.
5. Finally position lower cowl locating four retaining tabs and fit
and tighten securing screws.
6. Fit key to ignition switch.
7. Connect ground cable to battery terminal and fit battery cover.
Refer 86.15.15.
8. Return driver seat to original position.

Instrument Panel and Console - Steering Column Upper Shroud
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation

1.
Move driver seat fully rearward.

2. Slacken and remove screws securing upper cowl to lower cowl
and separate the two cowls.
3. Move steering column to fully down position.
4. Remove upper cowl fr om steering column.
1. Position upper cowl on steering column.
2. Move column to the fully up position.
3. Fit upper cowl to lower cowl locating the four tabs, and fit and
tighten securing screws..
4. Return driver seat and column to original positions.