door panel JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Repair Manual

Body Structure
Introduction
The standard wheelbase Jaguar sedan has a unit construction monocoque body structure with bolt-on front fenders and
welded rear fenders. The doors feature lif t-off hinges and welded drop-glass frames.
Constructional Steel Classification
BODY ALIGNMENT
The Body Dimensions Plan, and Body Dimensions Side View, provide specified BIW dimensions to facilitate damage
assessment and location of replacemen t parts. These dimensions must be strictly applied when used for damage
assessment, component location or post repair verification.
• NOTE: The right-hand side is always looking towards the front, from the rear of the vehicle.
The nominated plan view master datums are on the right-hand side of the body with the left-hand datums dimensioned
from them. Right-hand datums must therefore be known to be correct before any other cross-car dimensions are checked.
Datum location, Example
The Front Master Datum (front crossmember rear mounting at the inner face of the main floor RH longitudinal) is nominally
359,5mm to the right-hand side of the body center line. The LH side fron t datum is measured 717,0 / 721,0mm from the
RH. Refer to the Body Dimensions Plan.
Expressed as a true posi tion in three planes, the front master datum is:
Standard Wheelbase Bo dy Dimensions-Plan
MaterialApplication
High strength low alloy
(HLSA).Impact prone areas, ie. seat frame and bumper mountings.
Double sided zinc plated mild steel.Exterior body panels subject to severe cond itions such as stone chipping and weather
exposure (excluding roof panel).
Boron steelDoor intrusion beams
Mild steel.Internal brackets, fill ets and strengtheners.
DatumLocationPosition
Front Master Datum
PlanCentre line of the front crossmember rear mounting, at the main floor RH
longitudinalX
300,0
Y 359,5 Z -50,0

a pneumatic saw (3).
• NOTE: On some panels, before removing the bulk with a pneumatic saw, it may be necessary to remove brazed areas and
MIG welded seams. Separate spot welded joints and remove the panel remnants.
Removal of Panels and Welds

PREPARATION OF PANEL SURFACES
WARNING: DO NOT BURN UNDERSEAL OFF. USE A 'HOT KNIFE' OR SUITABLE SOLVENT.
• NOTE: Observe all appropriate safety procedures.
Remove weld nuggets with a sander and 36 gr it disc and clean all flanges to a bright smooth finish (1). Straighten existing
panel joint edges as required.
Mark off the area of new panel and cut to size leaving approxim ately two inches overlap on the existing panel. Offer up new
panel or section, align with associated pa rts, i.e. new rear fender aligned with door / luggage compartment lid / backlight
aperture and clamp the panel into positi on.Where necessary, cut the new and orig inal panels to form a butt joint.
Release all clamps and remove the new panel. If required, apply inner panel protection and or sound insulation.
Prepare the new panel joint edges, including interior and exterior, for welding by cleaning to bright metal (1).
Apply weld-through primer or in terweld sealer(2) to all surfaces to be resistance spot welded.
Where appropriate, apply metal- to-metal adhesive or sealer (3) in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Replacement bumper cover assemblies includer side armatures, which should be removed from discarded bumper
assemblies and rout ed for recycling.
BODY SIDE MOULDINGS
Description
Two types of moulding are fitted to the standard wheelbase sedan. The lower mouldings are positioned on the body / door
lower feature lines. Where applicable, the upper mouldings are positioned using the lower mouldings as data. Replacement
lower mouldings are supplied in a primed condition and must be finished as detailed in this section.
Side Moulding Positions

Body Closures
Clearances and Alignments
When any panel, closure or body component is renewed, refitted or reset, the specified clearances and alignments must be
restored. This ensures that vehicle appearance and operation fully satisfy design intent and the customer.
Clearances
Gaps should be uniform around body panel contours and must be parallel to within 1mm in a 400mm linear measurement.
LocationFinishApplicationFixing method
UpperPolished stainless steelDaimler / VDPSelf adhesive
LowerBody colorAll modelsSelf adhesive
1Adhesive tape
2Moulding, Daimler/VDP
3Moulding all models

Panels centered between two adjacent panels must have equal gaps on either side. For exceptions to this, refer to the
appropriate specification. Gaps between ad jacent panels or components must not expose harnesses, labels, brackets or
visually poor joint or assembly conditions.
• NOTE: Sliding roof panel clearances are specified without the edge seal installed.
Areas of particular concern are, fuel filler flap, trunk lid to fenders and saddle panels, hood to fenders, grill and headlamps,
sliding roof to main roof panel, door gaps at fenders, B\C posts, roof drip rail an d rocker panel, and bumper cover to fenders
and cross car assemblies
Alignment
Panels must be correctly profiled to maintain cosmetic appearance, and ensure co rrect seating of seals with minimal wind
noise. Areas of particular concern are hood to fenders, trunk lid to fenders and saddle panels, doors to apertures, doors to
fenders and adjacent doors and relationship of the sliding roof panel leading and trailing edges to the main roof panel.
Exterior Fitments
Bezels, trims and lamps must be concentric with apertu res and have equal clearances with adjacent panels.
Areas of particular concern are headlamp to hood, fender and trim panel, exhaust tailpipe trim to bumper cover cut-out,
rear lamp assembly to trunk lid, fender and bumper cover trim, and side feature lines including body side mouldings, fender
to door and door to door.
Exterior Clearances and Alignments-Front