radiator JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Owner's Guide

Engine Cooling - Cooling System Draining and Vacuum Filling
Gene
ral Procedures
WARNING: To avoid having scalding ho t coolant or steam blowing out of the cooling system, use extreme care when
removing the coolant pressure cap from a hot cooling system. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth
around the coolant pressure cap and turn it slowly until the pressure begins to release. Step ba ck while the pressure is
released from the system. When certain al l the pressure has been released (still with a cloth) turn and remove the coolant
pressure cap from the coolant expansion tank. Failure to fo llow these instructions may result in personal injury.
• CAUTIONS:
The engine cooling syst em must be maintained with the correct concentration and type of anti-freeze solution to
prevent corrosion and frost damage. Failure to follow th is instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If spilt, immediately remove the coolant and clean the area
with water.
• NOTE: Vehicles fitted with supercharged engines shown, V8 NA engines similar.
All vehicles
1. Set
the heater controls to maximum HOT.

2. WARN
ING: Relieve the cooling system pressure by
unscrewing the coolant pressure cap. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
Remove the coolant expans ion tank pressure cap.
3. Raise a
nd support the vehicle.

4. NOTE : Remov
e and discard the
radiator drain plug seal.
Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
Remove the radiato
r drain plug.
5. CAUTION: Do not over tighten the drain plug. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
• NOTE: Install a new radiator drain plug seal.
Install the coolant drain plug.

All vehicles


21.
N
OTE: Install a new sealing washer.
• NOTE: Clean off any spillages.
Install the supercharger coolant fill plug.
Tighte
n to 45 Nm.
22. Remove the coolant expans ion tank pressure cap.
23. Switch ignition on.
24. CAUTION: Do not allow the supercharger water pump to
run dry. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to
the vehicle.
• NOTE: Leave the ignition switched on (do not start the engine)
for at least 2 minutes to allow the air charge cooler electric water
pump to operate and to purge an y air from the air charge cooler
radiator to the header tank.
Allow the supercharger pump to run and top up the system
through the coolant expansion tank.
25 . Swit
ch the ignition off.
26. Install the coolant expansion tank pressure cap.
27. START and RUN the engine.
28. CAUTION: Observe the engine temperature gauge. If
the engine starts to over-heat switch off immediately and allow to
cool. Failure to follow this inst ruction may cause damage to the
vehicle.
Run the engine at between 1500 and 2000 rpm until the cooling
fan operates.
29 .
Swi
tch off the engine.
30. Allow the engine to cool.
31. Check and top-up the coolant if required.

Engine Cooling - Coolant Expansi
on Tank
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
1.
O
pen the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.

2. R
emove the centre trim panel
from the engine compartment.
1. Remove the left hand side enclosure panel.
2. Remove the centre trim panel.
3. Ensure that the cooling system is cool and very carefully,
remove the pressure cap.
4. Place a cloth under the expansion tank to absorb any spillage
caused by disconnecting the hoses.

5. R
elease the hoses (Quick Fit connections) from the expansion
tank.
1. Release the hose, expansion tank to thermostat housing (coolant outlet pipe on supercharged
engines).
2. Release the hose, expansion tank to recovery tank.
3. Release the hose, expansion tank to radiator..
6. Fit blanking plugs to the pipes and the tank.

7. Re
move the expansion tank from the mounting.
1. Disconnect the coolant level sensor connector.
2. Remove the nuts which secures the tank.
8. Remove the expansion tank from the vehicle.
1. Use a pipe clamp to clam p the bottom hose branch.
2. Release the pipe clip an d move it along the pipe.
3. Disconnect the tank from the bottom hose and

Engine Cooling - Coolant Outlet Pipe

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 outlet pipe.

3. Di
sconnect the hoses and multi-plug from the coolant outlet
pipe.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the top hose.
2. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the heater hose.
3. Disconnect the multi-plug from the temperature sensor and unscrew the sens or from the outlet pipe.
4. Release and reposition the hose clip along the bypass
hose.

4. R
emove the coolant outlet pipe.
1. Remove the four bolts which secure the outlet pipe.
2. Remove the outlet pipe from the bypass hose and
from the cylinder heads.
5. Remove and discard the sealing rings from the outlet pipe
grooves.
1. Installation is the reverse of the remova l procedure. Use new
sealing rings on the coolant outlet pipe.
2. Tighten the coolant outlet pipe bolts to 10-14 Nm If replacing
the coolant temperature sensor, tighten to 15-19 Nm.
3. Refill the cooling system as de scribed in General Procedures.

Engine Cooling - Coolant Outlet Pipe
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 outlet pipe.

3. Disc onne
ct the top hose and br
eather pipe from the coolant
outlet pipe.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the top hose.
2. Release and disconnect the breather pipe quick fit connector.
3. Disconnect the multi-plug from the temperature sensor and unscrew the sens or from the outlet pipe.
4. Release and reposition the hose clip along the bypass
hose.

4. Disc
onnect the bottom hose
from the thermostat housing.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip along the hose.
2. Disconnect the bottom hose.

5. Disc
onnect the coolant outlet pipe from the cylinder heads.
1. Remove the four bolts which secure the outlet pipe.
2. Remove the outlet pipe from the bypass hose and
from the cylinder heads (still connected to the
heater hose).
6. Release and reposition the clip which secures the heater hose
to the outlet pipe and disconnect the hose. Remove the outlet
pipe.
7. Remove 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.

Engine Cooling - Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
Installation


1.
Di
sconnect the batt
ery ground cable.
R
emove the battery cover.
2. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.

3. Disc
onnect the harness multip
lug from each cooling fan.
Cut an
d remove the ratchet st
rap which secures each fan
harness to the fan moto r lower support leg.
1. Disconnect the mult iplug from each fan.
Di
sconnect each harness
from the clip on the fan
mounting frame and repo sition the harness.

4. R
emove the two bolts which
secure the fan and motor
assembly to the radiator.
5. Carefully remove the fan and mo tor assembly from the vehicle.

6. Re
move the mounting grommets
and spacer tubes from the
assembly.
1. Installation is the reverse of the remova l procedure. Ensure
that the fan and motor assembly locate into the lower
mountings.
2. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover. Reset the clock
and the radio.

Engine Cooling - Cooling Fan Shroud
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
Installation

1.
R
emove the Twin Fan and Motor Assembly (26.25.12) from the
radiator.
2. With twin fan and motor assembly on the bench, remove both
fan and motor units (26.25.25).

3. R
emove the components from the mounting frame.
1. Remove the harness an d pipe securing clips.
2. Remove the rubber vent flaps.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.

Engine Cooling - Radiator4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
1.
O
pen the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.

2. Di
sconnect the batt
ery ground cable.
R
emove the battery cover.
3. Drain the coolant from the radiator.
4. Depressurise the climate control system. Refer to Section 412-
03 Observe all safety warnings and precautions stated in that
section.
5. Release both gas struts, set the engine compartment cover
fully forward to the service acce ss position and support with a
wooden (or similar) strut - take care not to damage the engine
compartment cover or the radiator grille.
6. Remove the twin fan and motor assembly. Refer to Operation
26.25.12 in this section.

7. D
isconnect the radiator breather hose.
R

elease the Quick-Fit hose (radiator to expansion tank)
and disconnect the hose from the radiator.

8. Di
sconnect the transmission oil cooler lower pipe.
1. Disconnect and reposition the union nut, lower cooler pipe to radiator. Di sconnect the pipe.
2. Remove and discard the O- ring seal from the pipe
and fit blanking plugs to the pipe and to the union on
the radiator.
9. From above the vehicle, disconne ct the transmission oil cooler
upper pipe.

1. Disc
onnect and reposition the union nut, upper cooler
pipe to radiator. Di sconnect the pipe.
2. Remove and discard the O- ring seal from the pipe
and fit blanking plugs to the pipe and to the union on
the radiator.

10. D
isconnect the radiator bottom hose.
1. Slacken the hose retaining clip and reposition the clip
along the hose.
2. Disconnect the hose from the radiator.

11 . Disc
onnect the radiator top hose.
1. Slacken the hose retaining clip and reposition the clip
along the hose.
2. Disconnect the hose from the radiator.

12 . Relea
se the radiator top retaining panel.
R
e
move the ten bolts which secure the panel.
13. Disconnect the discharge hose from the condenser.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the condenser discharge hose and disconnect the hose.
2. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the hose.

3
. Fit blanking plugs to the
hose and to the condenser.

14
.
Disconnect the condenser jump hose from the receiver /
drier.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the condenser jump hose and discon nect the hose.
2. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the hose.
3. Fit blanking plugs to the hose and to the receiver / drier.

15
.
Remove the radiator top retaining panel.
1. Remove the panel.
2. Remove the radiator top mounting bushes.
16. Disconnect the bonnet switch harness.

17
.
Remove the radiator.
R
emove the radiator assembly.
Cl

ean coolant spillage from the radiator lower carrier
panel.
18. Remove the condenser from the radiator.
1. Remove the two bolts which secure the condenser to the radiator.
2. Remove the condenser.
If
necessary, remove the jump
hose from the condenser.