Air Vent Cover JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Owner's Manual

sliding roof finisher and clips. Carpet covered trims line the trunk and are secured by fir tree fasteners to the sides and fro nt inner panel.
Rear View Mirrors
The.interior rear view mirror is an electrochromic unit that automatically da rkens to prevent glare from following vehicle
lights. This automatic function is selected by pressing the switch at the bottom of the mirror. Pressing the switch again
cancels this function. An LED then illuminates when automatic dipping is operative. The light sensing unit for the Night
Sentinel automatic lamp operating system is also incorporated in the mirror casing.
The door mirrors are cheater mounted, colo r-keyed units, remote electrically adjustable and heated. Adjustment of both
mirrors is carried out from the driver's door switchpack.A slider switch selects the mirror to be adjusted, and a disc switch
adjusts the selected mirror to the required position. Mirror ad justment can only be made when the ignition switch is in
position I or II or the driver's door is open, and the selector switch is moved from the central position. The door mirrors also
automatically darken under control of the electrochromic interior rear view mirror. Mirror heating elements operate on
selection of backlight heating.
Automatic dipping of passenger door mirror for kerb view when reversing, is fitted as part of the memory pack. With the
ignition switch in position II, the mirror selector switch in the left or right position and reverse gear selected, automatic
dipping is initiated by moving the mirror toggle switch rearwards and releasing. On receipt of the dip signal, the passenger
door mirror is driven downwards either 7 degrees, bottom of travel, or 4,5 to 5,5 seconds, whichever occurs first.
Subsequent rearward movement of the toggle switch achieves further dipping of the mirror in the same increments and
sequence. The mirror can be manu ally returned to the normal memorised positi on by moving the toggle switch forward with
reverse gear selected. The mirror will auto matically return to memorised position on deselection of reverse gear, or moving
ignition switch from position II.
Door mirror fold-back where fitted, to facilitate parking in conf ined spaces, can be initiated when the ignition switch is in
position I or II, the mirror selector switch is in the centra l position and vehicle speed is below 19 km/h (12 mph). Mirror
fold-back is then initiated by moving the toggle switch rear wards and releasing it. The door mirrors are returned to the
normal driving position by agai n moving toggle switch rearwards. There is no speed constraint on this operation. In the
event of a fold-back mirror becoming 'out of position' due to acci dental impact, it must only be re-positioned by initiating
the fold-back sequence.
Loss of power supplies will result in loss of mirror fold-back memory. In the event of such a memory loss with mirrors in the
normal position, fold-back will operate on second movement of the toggle swit ch. On loss of memory with mirrors in the
fold-back position, they will return to the no rmal position on next fold-back operation.
Bumpers
Each bumper comprises a beam mounted to the body via two strut assemblies, and a moulded polypropylene cover
incorporating side armatures and chrome plated blades. Each strut is secured to the BIW by three bolts and supports the
beam on a single bolt/height adjuster. The front bumper cover which is moulded to form a lo wer air intake for the cooling
pack, also incorporates left and right handed twin fog lamps, brake coolin g ducts. Side marker lamps fitted for some
markets serve only as reflectors for UK and Europe. A plastic undertray secured to the lower edge of the front bumper,
improves airflow and minimises the ingres s of road grime in that area. Standard bumpers have glass mat thermoplastic
(GMT) beams mounted on GMT struts. For certain markets, aluminium bumper beams are installed on menasco energy
absorbing struts. Whilst both types of front bumper provide a fu lly integrated 'soft front end' that satisfies bumper impact
requirements, the energy absorbing front and rear bumpers are further designed to withstand 5mph (8kph) impacts with no
visible damage sustained. Side markers/re flectors, and direction indicators are designed for ease of ac cess from the outside
of the bumper. For adjustment and bulb change, the fog lamps are accessed from th e bumper interior. The bumper covers
are body coloured and matched. Replacement covers are supplied complete with side armatures and are finished in primer
Trunk
The trunk houses the spare wheel, the battery, an electrical carrier containing electrical fuses, relays and modules and a
compact disc auto-changer attached to body bracketry. The trun k is fitted with push-fit liners to the sides and front inner
panel.The carpet covered floor is in two removable sections, one covering the spare wheel and wheel changing equipment,
the other covering the battery and electrical carrier. The front and rear edges of the floor board loca te in blocks on the fuel
tank backboard and the rear of the body , which provide two height settings to accommodate the difference in thickness
between the space saver and full sized spare wheels. A moulded finisher covering the rear of the trunk below the sill is
secured to the rear panel by tabs and fir tree fasteners. Finisher panels fitted over the rear lamp units provide for access
from the trunk. Finisher panels fitted to the rear lamp units provide trunk inte rior access to the lamps. The trunk lid
underside is fitted with a removable mo ulded liner and two trunk illumination light s. Trunk locking is based on a central
latch and striker, operated electrically through the central lo cking system by an adjacent actuator or by key in a barrel lock

located behind the trunk lid badge.
Occupant Restraints
Inertia reel seat belts with electronically controlled pre-tensioners are installed at the front seats. Supplementary occupant
restraint is provided for driver and front seat passenger by front airbags, and side air bags installed in the outer wing of
each front seat. Standard inertia reel type belts are fitted to all three rear seat positions. The front seat belts are provide d
with height adjuster units which are attached one to each of the 'B' posts. Where emergency locking retractor/automatic
locking retractor seat belts are provided, the belts have two operating modes.The inertia reel mode with emergency locking
retractor is for adult passenge r use only and operates to allow the occupant some freedom of tors o movement under normal
travel conditions.. The static reel mode which prevents belt payout and must be used when a ch ild seat is installed, is
activated by fully extending the belt to engage the ratchet me chanism,.then releasing the belt. Operation of the ratchet will
then be felt and the belt w ill become locked in that position. To revert to in ertia reel (adult passenger) mode, pay the belt
back into the reel to th e fully retracted position.
Body Structure
The XJ8 sedan body is produced in monocoque standard and lo ng wheelbase form. 70% of the body panels are zinc coated
to achieve optimum corrosion protection and a further 8% are constructed in high st rength steels to provide high torsional
strength and passenger impact protection.
Doors
Each front and rear door consists of a we lded, mild steel inner frame and an outer panel. The outer panel is welded to the
waist rail and cheater of the inner frame, then bonded and clinched to fo rm the door assembly. Cosmetic PVC bead is
applied to all clinch joints
Hood
The hood consists of one piece inner an d outer panels clinched and bonded toge ther, with cosmetic bead PVC sealant
applied to all clinch joints. The hood pivo ts at the front on two hinges each secured by bolts to the hood front underside and
the BIW front upper crossmember. Two gas struts secured to the hood by pi vot pins and snap-on couplings, support the
hood in the open position.
Trunk
The trunk lid is of similar construction to the hood, consisting of inner and outer panels clinched and bonded together and
PVC bead sealed. The trunk accommodates the spare wheel, the battery, an electrical carrier containing electrical fuses,
relays and modules and where premium ICE is fitted, a compac t disc auto-changer mounted on body bracketry. Carpet
covered trims line the trunk sides and front inner panel and a po lyurethane rear finisher is secured to the rear panel by
spring clips and fir tree fasteners.
B and C Post Reinforcement

Body Closures - Door
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
WARNING: FOLLOWING REPAIR OR RENEWAL OF A FRONT DOOR, IT MUST BE ENSURED THAT A SIDE AIRBAG
WARNING LABEL IS AFFIXED TO THE REAR FACE OF THE DOOR.
• NOTE: The hinges are set during manufacture to achieve correct door fitment. This setting should on ly require adjustment
in the event of damage at the body or door hinge locations. 1.
Remove battery cover, and di sconnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.

2. Apply protective masking tape to overlap front edge of door.

3. Fully open door, withdraw harness gaiter from 'A' post,
disconnect multiplugs and posi tion them clear of 'A' post
aperture.

4. Remove door.
1. Slacken and remove the two screws securing check
arm to 'A' post and fully retract check arm into
door.
2. Slacken, remove and di scard hinge locking screws.
3. With assistance, lift d oor to clear hinge pins and
remove door from vehicle exercising care to avoid
damaging paintwork.
1. Using a thread chaser or gr ooved slave bolt, remove any
residual thread locking compound from locking screw locations.

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.

Instrument Panel and Console - Instrument Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Turn ignition switch to position II.
2. Motor driver and front passenger seats rearward.
3. Position steering wheel in stra ight ahead position and fully
lower and extend steering column.
4. Turn ignition switch to position O.
5. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.
6. Remove 'J' gate finish er. Refer to 76.25.24.
7. Remove 'J' gate finisher retain ing panel. Refer to 76.25.26.
8. Remove centre console veneer panel. Refer to 76.47.26.
9. Disconnect and remove radio.
10. Remove centre console switch module. Refer to 86.80.32.
11. Remove centre console. Refer to 76.25.01.

12. Slacken and remove centre cons ole vent duct rear securing
screw and withdraw duct assemb ly from air conditioning unit
manifold.
13. WARNING: BEFORE ANY AIRBAG/SRS SERVICE IS
PERFORMED, AT LEAST ONE MINUTE MUST ELAPSE AFTER
DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY CABLE, TO ALLOW
DISSIPATION OF BACK-UP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY.
Remove driver airbag. Refer to 76.73.39.
14. Remove steering wheel. Refer to Section 211-04.
15. Remove steering column lo wer cowl. Refer to 76.46.03.
16. Remove steering column u pper cowl. Refer to 76.46.02.
17. Remove driver side unders cuttle. Refer to 76.46.11.
18. Remove combined windshield wiper/washer switch and
audible warning speaker assembly. Refer to 86.65.42.
19. Remove glovebox. Refer to 76.52.03.
20. Remove 'A' post lower trim pads. refer to 76.13.30.
21. Carefully withdraw driver stowage bin trim, remove bin
securing screw and remove bin from facia.

Instrument Panel and Console - Instrument Panel Finish Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. WARNINGS:
FOLLOWING DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY, A PERIOD
OF AT LEAST ONE MINUTE MUST BE ALLOWED TO ELAPSE
BEFORE ANY WORK IS CARRIED OUT ON AN AIR BAG MODULE.
IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT RUPTURING THE 10A BATTERY
SUPPLY FUSE (F4 LOCATED IN THE FUSE-BOX AT THE DRIVER'S
END OF THE FASCIA), THE FUSE MUST NOT BE RENEWED UNTIL
THE AIRBAG/SRS SYSTEM HAS BEEN DE-ACTIVATED. FUSES OF
ANY OTHER VALUE MUST NEVER BE USED, AS THIS CAN CAUSE
DISARM FAILURE.
Remove battery cover and disconnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.

2. Using a plastic lever, carefu lly release passenger airbag
deployment door from mounting cl ips, position for access and
remove and discard retaining clips.
3. Remove major gauge module veneer panel for access. Refer to
76.47.24.

4. Using a thin plastic lever, care fully release the four centre
veneer panel dowels from fascia clips.
5. Remove and discard the veneer pa nel to fascia securing clips.

Wipers and Washers - Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Ensure that steering wheel is in the straight ahead, fully
lowered and fully ex tended position.
2. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.
3. WARNINGS:
FOLLOWING DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY, A PERIOD
OF AT LEAST ONE MINUTE MUST BE ALLOWED TO ELAPSE
BEFORE ANY WORK IS CARRIED OUT ON AN AIR BAG MODULE.
FOLLOWING TEN YEARS IN SERVICE, AN AIR BAG MODULE
MUST BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF IN THE APPROVED
MANNER, AND A NEW AIR BAG MUST BE FITTED.
AIR BAGS CONTAIN A CHEMICAL IRRITANT. IF AN AIR BAG
IS RENEWED, THE ORIGINAL UNIT MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT SAFETY PROCEDURES.
IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT RUPTURING THE 10A BATTERY
SUPPLY FUSE (F4 LOCATED IN THE FUSE-BOX AT THE DRIVER'S
END OF THE FASCIA), THE FUSE MUST NOT BE RENEWED UNTIL
THE AIRBAG/SRS SYSTEM HAS BEEN DE-ACTIVATED. FUSES OF
ANY OTHER VALUE MUST NEVER BE USED, AS THIS CAN CAUSE
DISARM FAILURE.
Remove driver airbag. Refer to 76.73.39.
4. Remove steeri ng wheel.
5. Remove steering column lowe r cowl. Refer to 76.46.03.
6. Remove steering column upper cowl. Refer to 76.46.02.
7. Remove driver side unders cuttle. Refer to 76.46.11.

8. Release wipe/washer switch mult iplug from retaining bracket
and disconnect multiplug.
9. Sever and discard tie straps se curing key transponder exciter
coil multiplug to harness and disconnect multiplug.

Supplemental Restraint System - Driver Air Bag Module
Removal and Installation
Removal
• WARNINGS:
FOLLOWING DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY, A PERIOD OF AT LEAST ONE MINUTE MUST BE ALLOWED TO ELAPSE
BEFORE ANY WORK IS CARRIED OUT ON AN AIR BAG MODULE.
FOLLOWING TEN YEARS IN SERVICE, AN AIR BAG MO DULE MUST BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF IN THE
APPROVED MANNER, AND A NEW AIR BAG MUST BE FITTED.
AIR BAGS CONTAIN A CHEMICAL IRRITANT. IF AN AIR BAG IS RENEWED, THE ORIGINAL UNIT MUST BE DISPOSED
OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT SAFETY PROCEDURES.
IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT RUPTURING THE 10A BATTERY SUPPLY FUSE (F4 LOCATED IN THE FUSE-BOX AT THE
DRIVER'S END OF THE FASCIA), THE FUSE MUST NOT BE RENEWED UNTIL THE AIRBAG/SRS SYSTEM HAS BEEN DE-
ACTIVATED. FUSES OF ANY OTHER VALUE MUST NEVER BE USED, AS THIS CAN CAUSE DISARM FAILURE.
Installation
1. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.

2. Remove air bag module securing bolts.
1. Turn steering wheel 90 degrees to the left to
provide access to module LH securing bolt.
2. Fully slacken captive securing bolt
Turn steering whee l 180 degrees to the right to provide
access to module RH securing bolt.
Fully slacken captive securing bolt.

3. Remove air bag module from steering wheel.
1. Carefully withdraw airbag module from steering wheel
and position for access.
2. Release air bag harness mu ltiplug from retaining clip
and disconnect multiplug.
1. Position air bag module and connect harness multiplug.
2. Fit multiplug onto retaining clip.
3. Carefully install airbag mo dule in steering wheel.
4. Turn steering wheel 90 degrees to right an d partially tighten
module RH securing bolt.

Supplemental Restraint System - Passenger Air Bag Module
Removal and Installation
Removal
• WARNINGS:
FOLLOWING DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY, A PERIOD OF AT LEAST ONE MINUTE MUST BE ALLOWED TO ELAPSE
BEFORE ANY WORK IS CARRIED OUT ON AN AIR BAG MODULE.
FOLLOWING TEN YEARS IN SERVICE, AN AIR BAG MO DULE MUST BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF IN THE
APPROVED MANNER, AND A NEW AIR BAG MUST BE FITTED.
AIR BAGS CONTAIN A CHEMICAL IRRITANT. IF AN AIR BAG IS RENEWED, THE ORIGINAL UNIT MUST BE DISPOSED
OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT SAFETY PROCEDURES.
IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT RUPTURING THE 10A BATTERY SUPPLY FUSE (F4 LOCATED IN THE FUSE-BOX AT THE
DRIVER'S END OF THE FASCIA), THE FUSE MUST NOT BE RENEWED UNTIL THE AIRBAG/SRS SYSTEM HAS BEEN DE-
ACTIVATED. FUSES OF ANY OTHER VALUE MUST NEVER BE USED, AS THIS CAN CAUSE DISARM FAILURE.
1. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.
2. Remove glove box. Refer to 76.52.03.

3. Remove deployment door from mounting clips, position for
access and remove and di scard retaining clips..

4. Slacken, remove and discard fo ur nuts and washers securing
air bag module and tether bracket to fascia.
5. Disconnect air bag module multiplug.

Supplemental Restraint System - Side Air Bag Module
Removal and Installation
Removal
• WARNINGS:
A SIDE AIR BAG MUST ONLY BE RENEWED IF A FAULT FLAG HAS OCCURRED. IN THE EVENT OF SIDE AIR BAG
DEPLOYMENT DUE TO SIDE IMPACT, THE COMPLETE SEAT MUST BE RENEWED.
FOLLOWING TEN YEARS IN SERVICE, AN AIR BAG MO DULE MUST BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF IN THE
APPROVED MANNER, AND A NEW AIR BAG MUST BE FITTED.
FOLLOWING DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY, A PERIOD OF AT LEAST FIFTEEN MINUTES MUST BE ALLOWED TO
ELAPSE BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SINGLE-POINT SENSIN G (SPS) UNIT AND AN ELAPSE OF 2 MINUTES ALLOWED
BEFORE DISCONNECTING ANY OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENT.
AIR BAGS CONTAIN A CHEMICAL IRRITANT. IF AN AIR BAG IS RENEWED, THE DISCARDED UNIT MUST BE DISPOSED
OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT SAFETY PROCEDURES.
IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT RUPTURING THE 10A BATTERY SUPPLY FUSE (F4 LOCATED IN THE FUSE-BOX AT THE
DRIVER'S END OF THE FASCIA), THE FUSE MUST NOT BE RENEWED UNTIL THE AIRBAG/SRS SYSTEM HAS BEEN DE-
ACTIVATED. FUSES OF ANY OTHER VALUE MUST NEVER BE USED, AS THIS CAN CAUSE DISARM FAILURE.
1. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.
2. Remove seat from vehi cle. Refer to 76.70.01.
3. Remove seat back fini sher. Refer to 76.70.09.
4. Partially remove squab cover and foam pad for access. Refer to
76.70.15

5. Disconnect side air bag harness.
1. Release multiplug from retaining clip.
2. Disconnect air ba g harness multiplug.
6. Slacken and remove the two air bag module mounting bracket
to seat frame securing bolts.