Radiator JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual

Exterior Trim and Ornamentation - Exterior Trim
Description and Operation

Body Front
The thermoplastic front bumper incorporates chromed plastic upper quarter blades and where fitted, chromed covers for the headlamp powerwash jet assemblie s. The bumper lower air intake aperture is specifically profiled to achieve optimum
cooling of the AJV8 engine. A splitter vane installed in the lowe r air intake, is chromed on Daimler and Vanden Plas vehicles
and colour-keyed on all other models. An ov oidal sidemarker lens or reflector is installed in each side of the bumper cover.
The low profile plastic radiator grill surround is colour-keyed on Sport and XJR mo dels, chromed and fluted on Daimler and
chromed plain on all other models .A Jaguar 'growler' badge is fitted in the upper central positi on of the grill surround. For
certain markets, a spring-loaded chromed Ja guar 'leaper' mascot is installed centrally on the front of the hood. Radiator
grills are chromed mesh on the XJR, dark grey vertical vanes on the Sport, and chromed ve rtical vanes on all other models.
Body Sides
For certain markets, a Jaguar 'l eaper' badge fitted in place of the direction indicator side re peater, is surface mounted in a
shallow recess on the rear of each fro nt fender. Three-piece colour-keyed body side mouldings surface mounted on the
lower section of each door and front fender align with bumper upper extremities. A brightwork inset is incorporated in the
upper edge of side mouldings on Daimler and Vanden Plas models. On Daimler models, a 'Daimler' script badge is mounted
on the upper section of the B post. A 'V8' badge is fitted in the same position on all other models.
All models have coachlines painted on th e front fenders, the doors and rear fender s. Sport and XJR models have upper and
lower coachlines 1.5mm an d 3mm wide respectively, XJ8 has a 1.5mm single upper coachline and all other models have a
single upper coachline 3mm wide.
Body Rear
The themoplastic rear bumper also inco rporates chromed plastic upper quarter blades and ovoi dal sidemarker lenses or
reflectors. The trunk lid trim is colour-keyed on Sport and XJ R models, chromed fluted on Daimler and chromed plain on all
other models.
With the exception of Daimlers, the trunk lid rear carries a 'Jaguar' badge on the LH side. Daimlers carry a script 'Daimler'
badge in the same location. On th e RH side, Jaguar models carry an 'XJ8', '3.2 Sport', '4.0 Sport', 'Sovereign 8', 'XJR', or
'Vanden Plas' badge as applic able. Daimlers carry a 'V8' badge in the same position.

Exterior Trim and Ornamentation - Radiator Grille
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation



1. Slacken and remove the two scre ws securing top of grill to
surround.

2. Lift grill to withdraw retainin g lugs from slots and remove
grill from vehicle.
3. Remove and discard the two ny lon screw inserts from top of
surround (adapters for su percharged models).
4. Repeat above steps to remove grill on opposite side.
1. Fit new screw inserts/adapters to top of grill surround.
2. Fit grill lower lugs into suurround slots.
3. Fit and tighten the two screws securing top of grill to surround.

4. Repeat above steps to instal l grill on opposite side.

Exterior Trim and Ornamentation - Radiator Grille Bezel
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation

1.
Remove radiator grills for access. Refer to 76.55.03.

2. Slacken and remove the two screws securing each end of
surround to BIW and remove surround from vehicle.
3. Remove and discard the two nylon screw inserts from each
side of BIW.
1. Fit new screw inserts to BIW locations.
2. Position grill surround on BIW and fit and tighten securing
screws.
3. Fit radiator grills. Refer to 76.55.03.

Bumpers - Front Bumper
Removal and Installation
Removal
WARNING: ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT ARE CLEAR OF AREA BEFORE OPERATING RAMP.
1. Position vehicle on 4-post ramp.
2. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19
3. Remove radiator surround and grill. Refer to 76.55.15 and
76.55.03.
4. Raise ramp to working height.
5. Using wheel-free lifts, remove front wheels.
6. Remove wheelarch liners for access.
7. Remove undertray. Refer to 76.22.90.

8. At each side of vehicle:
Disconnect fog lamp, directio n indicator and sidemarker
lamp (where fitted) harness multiplugs.
If headlamp powerwash is fitted, remove and discard
plastic clip from hose and disconnect hose at RH side of
bumper.

9. Slacken and remove bolts securing bumper assembly to
mounting struts.
10. Lower 4-post ramp.

11. Carefully withdraw bumper casing and beam assembly
forward to clear guide blocks and remove assembly from
vehicle.
12. Remove number plate and plinth from bumper cover.
13. Slacken and remove three bolts securing each fog lamp to

Bumpers - Front Bumper and Bumper Cover
Removal and Installation
Removal
WARNING: ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT ARE CLEAR OF AREA BEFORE OPERATING RAMP.
Installation
1. Position vehicle on 4-post ramp.
2. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.
3. Remove radiator surround and grill. Refer to 76.55.15 and
76.55.03.
4. Raise ramp to working height.
5. Using wheel-free lifts, remove front wheels.
6. Remove wheelarch liners for access.
7. Remove undertray. Refer to 76.22.90.

8. At each side of vehicle:
Disconnect fog lamp, directio n indicator and sidemarker
lamp (where fitted) harness multiplugs.
If headlamp powerwash is fitted, remove and discard
plastic clip from hose and disconnect hose on RH side of
bumper.

9. Remove bolts securing bumper assembly to mounting struts.
10. Lower 4-post ramp.

11. Carefully withdraw bumper casing and beam assembly
forward to clear guide blocks and remove assembly from
vehicle.

1.
WARNING: ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND
EQUIPMENT ARE CLEAR OF AREA BEFORE OPERATING RAMP.
Carefully slide bumper assembly onto fender guide blocks.
2. Raise ramp to working height.
3. Install but do not fully tighten bo lts securing bumper to struts.
4. Check clearance between top of bumper and bottom of fender.
If necessary, remove bumper, adjust guide blocks to achieve
correct clearance and refit bumper.
5. Connect harness multiplugs to foglamps, direction indicators
and where fitted side marker lamps.
6. Install harnesses in retaining clips at each side of cover.
7. Install powerwash hoses to jet assemblies and secure with new
plastic clips. Refer to Section 501.16.
8. Install radiator grill and su rround. refer to 76.55.03 and
76.55.15.
9. Check and as necessary adjust bumper cover to fender,
headlamps and radiator grill surround clearances. Refer to
Description and Operation in this section.
10. Fully tighten bumper assembly to strut securing bolts.
11. Install wheelarch liners.
12. Install undertray. Refer to 76.22.90.
13. Lower 4-post ramp.
14. Install road wheels and lower wheel-free lifts.

Bumpers - Front Bumper Cover
Removal and Installation
Removal
WARNING: ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT ARE CLEAR OF AREA BEFORE OPERATING RAMP.
1. Position vehicle on 4-post ramp.
2. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.
3. Remove radiator surround and grill. Refer to 76.55.15 and
76.55.03.
4. Raise ramp to working height.
5. Using wheel-free lifts, remove front wheels.
6. Remove wheelarch liners for access.
7. Remove undertray. Refer to 76.22.90.

8. At each side of vehicle:
Disconnect fog lamp, directio n indicator and sidemarker
lamp (where fitted) harness multiplugs.
If headlamp powerwash is fitted, remove and discard
plastic clip from hose and disconnect hose on RH side of
bumper.

9. Remove bolts securing bumper assembly to mounting struts.
10. Lower 4-post ramp.

11. Carefully withdraw bumper casing and beam assembly
forward to clear guide blocks and remove assembly from
vehicle.
12. Remove three bolts securing each fog lamp to bumper cover
and remove both lamps from cover.

Installation

air intake to beam.

21. Drill out rivets securing beam to upper section of bumper
cover.
22. Withdraw cover from beam.
1. Position cover over bumper beam and secure with new fir tree
fasteners, scrivets and rivets.
2. Install fog lights, direction indicators, and side marker
lamps/reflectors in bumper cover.
3. Position chrome blades on top of cover, locating tangs in slots
and install securing screws.
4. Install powerwash jet assemblies on bumper cover. Refer to
84.20.08.
5. Position splitter vane in air intake and secure by rotating
fasteners 1/4 turn clockwise.
6. WARNING: ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND
EQUIPMENT ARE CLEAR OF AREA BEFORE OPERATING RAMP.
Carefully slide bumper assembly onto fender guide blocks.
7. Raise ramp to working height.
8. Install but do not fully tighten bo lts securing bumper to struts.
9. Check clearance between top of bumper and bottom of fender.
If necessary, remove bumper, adjust guide blocks to achieve
correct clearance and refit bumper.
10. Connect harness multiplugs to foglamps, direction indicators
and where fitted side marker lamps.
11. Install harnesses into retaining clips at each side of cover.
12. Install powerwash hoses to jet assemblies and secure with
new plastic clips. Refer to 84.20.08.
13. Install radiator grill and su rround. refer to 76.55.03 and
76.55.15.
14. Check and as necessary adjust bumper cover to fender,
headlamps and radiator grill surround clearances. Refer to
Description and Operation in this section.
15. Fully tighten bumper assembly to strut securing bolts.