1998 JAGUAR X308 radiator

10
.
Fit the radiator top securing panel.
1. Position and align th e top securing panel.
2. Fit the eight securing bolts to the panel.

11
.
Tighten the ten bolts which secu re the radiator top panel.

12
.
Connect the radiator coolant bottom hose.
1. Reposition and connect the bottom hose to the radiator.
2. Reposition the hose clip.
13. Fit the twin fan and motor assembly. Refer to Operation
26.25.12 in this section.
14. Remove the temporary wooden support strut and reconnect
the gas struts to the engine compartment cover.
15. Check the level and replenish the transmission fluid as
necessary. Refer to Section 307 for the recommended
procedure.

Engine Cooling - Radiator Lo
wer Hose4.0L NA V8
- AJ27/3.2L NA V8 -
AJ26
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
Installation

1.
O
pen the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to Ge neral Procedures. Retain the
coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when
removing the thermostat cover.

3. Di
sconnect the radiator bott
om hose from the thermostat
cover.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the bottom hose.

4. D
isconnect the bottom hose from the radiator.
1. Slacken the hose retaining clip and reposition the clip
along the hose.
2. Disconnect the hose from the radiator.
5. Remove the spring band clips from the hose.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. Refill the cooling system as de scribed in General Procedures.

Engine Cooling - Radiator Lower Hose4.0L SC V8 - AJ26
Remo
val and Installation
Remov
a
l
1.
Op
en the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to Ge neral Procedures. Retain the
coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when
removing the thermostat cover.

3. Re
move the two screws which se
cure the radiator grille and
remove the grille for access.

4. Re
lease and reposition the spring
clip, and disconnect the hose
from the charge air cooler radiator.

5. Di
sconnect the bottom hose from the radiator.
1. Slacken the hose retaining clip and reposition the clip
along the hose.
2. Disconnect the hose from the radiator.
6. Disconnect the radiator bottom hose from the thermostat cover
and air charge cooler.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the bottom hose from th e thermostat cover.
2. Release and reposition the hose clips, and disconnect the two sections of moulded hose from the air charge
cooler.

Engine Cooling - Radiator Upper Hose4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 -
AJ26
Re mo
val and Installation
Remova

l
Installation

1.
Op
en the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to Ge neral Procedures. Retain the
coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when
removing the hose.

3. Disc
onnect the top hose from the coolant outlet pipe.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the top hose.

4. R
e
lease the top hose from the radiator.
1. Release the hose retaining clip and reposition the clip along the hose.
2. Disconnect the hose from the radiator.
Re move t
he hose clips from the top hose.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. Refill the cooling system as de scribed in General Procedures.

Engine Cooling - Radiator Upper Hose4.0L SC V8 - AJ26
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
Installation

1.
O
pen the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to Ge neral Procedures. Retain the
coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when
removing the hose.

3. Di
sconnect the top hose from the coolant outlet pipe.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the top hose.

4. R
elease the top hose from the radiator.
1. Release the hose retaining clip and reposition the clip along the hose.
2. Disconnect the hose from the radiator.
Re
move the hose clips from the top hose.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. Refill the cooling system as de scribed in General Procedures.

Engine Cooling - Thermostat4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
Remo
val and Installation
Remov
a
l
Installation
1. Op
en the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to Ge neral Procedures. Retain the
coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when
removing the thermostat cover.
3. Remove the engine cove r panels for access.

4. Disc
onnect the radiator bott
om hose from the thermostat
cover.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the bottom hose from th e thermostat cover.

5. Re
move the thermostat cover.
1. Remove the three bolts which secure the thermostat cover to the housing.
2. Remove the thermostat cover from the housing.

6. Re
move the thermostat from the housing.
1. Remove the thermostat from the housing.
2. Remove (and discard) th e seal from the thermostat.
Fit a new seal to the thermostat. Th
e seal may be fitted
either way round.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. Fit the thermostat so that the vent ball valve locates in the
recess in the cover.
3. Tighten the thermostat cover bolts to 8-10 Nm.

Engine Cooling - Thermostat4.0L SC V8 - AJ26
Remo
val and Installation
Remov
a
l
Installation

1.
Op
en the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to Ge neral Procedures. Retain the
coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when
removing the outlet pipe.

3. Disc
onnect the bottom hose
from the coolant outlet pipe.
1. Release and reposi tion the hose clip.
2. Disconnect the bottom hose.

4. Re
move the thermostat from the outlet pipe.
1. Remove the three bolts which secure the thermostat cover to the outlet pipe.
2. Remove the thermostat cover, the thermostat and
the seal from the outlet pipe. Discard the seal.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
Use new seali
ng rings on th
e coolant outlet pipe and
thermostat housing.
The t he
rmostat ball valve must
locate in the recess in the
cover.
2. Tighten the thermostat cover bolts to 8-10 Nm.
3. Refill the cooling system as de scribed in General Procedures.

Engine Co
oling - Thermostat Housing
Cover4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8
- AJ26
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
Installation
1. O
pen the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to Ge neral Procedures. Retain the
coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when
removing the thermostat cover.
3. Remove the engine cove r panels for access.

4. Di
sconnect the radiator bott
om hose from the thermostat
cover.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the bottom hose from th e thermostat cover.

5. R
emove the thermostat cover.
1. Remove the three bolts which secure the thermostat cover to the housing.
2. Remove the thermostat cover from the housing.

6. R
emove the thermostat from the housing.
1. Remove the thermostat from the housing.
2. Remove (and discard) th e seal from the thermostat.
Fit a new seal to the
thermost
at. The seal may be fitted
either way round.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. Fit the thermostat so that the vent ball valve locates in the
recess in the cover.
3. Tighten the thermostat cover bolts to 8-10 Nm.