JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual

1.
Disconnect 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
.
Disconnect 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
.
Disconnect 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
.
Release the radiator top retaining panel.
R
emove 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 . Di
sconnect 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. R
emove the radiator.
Re

move the radiator assembly.
Cl
ean coolant spil
lage 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.

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nstallation

19
.
Remove the fan switch.

1. F
it new foam sealing strips to
the radiator top, and bottom
faces.
If
removed previously, refit the jump hose to the
condenser.

2. Fi
t the condenser to the radiator.
1. Position the condenser.
2. Fit the two bolts which secure the condenser to the radiator.
3. Fit the upper mounting bushes to the radiator.
3. Reposition the radiator to the vehicle.

4. Conne
ct the jump hose to
the receiver / drier.
1. Remove the blanking plugs from the pipe and from the receiver / drier.
2. Fit a new O-ring seal to the pipe. Lubricate the seal with A/C compressor oil.
3. Connect the pipe to the receiver / drier and fit the
securing bolt.
5. Connect the discharge hose to the condenser.
1. Remove the blanking plugs from the pipe and

conden
ser.
2. Fit a new O-ring seal to the pipe. Lubricate the seal with A/C compressor oil.
3. Reconnect the pipe to the condenser and fit the securing bolt.

6. Conne ct
the transmission
oil cooler upper pipe.
1. Remove the blanking plugs and fit a new O-ring seal to the pipe. Lubricate the seal with automatic
transmission fluid, and re position the pipe and the
union nut to the radiator.
2. Connect and tighten the union nut.

7. Conne ct
the transmission lower cooler pipe to the radiator.
1. Remove the blanking plugs and fit a new O-ring seal to the cooler pipe. Lubricate the seal with automatic
transmission fluid
2. Reposition the pipe and th e union nut to the radiator.
Connect and tighten the union nut.

8. Connect the radiator br
eather
hose (radiator to expansion
tank).
Conne ct
the hose to the radiator.
9. Connect the radiator coolant top hose.
1. Reposition and connect the top hose to the radiator.
2. Reposition the hose clip.

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.

16
. Re
fill the cooling system. Refer to the Refill procedure in
General Procedures.
17. Repressurise the climate cont rol system. Refer to Section
412-03 Observe all safety warnin gs and precautions stated in
that section.
18. Close the engine compartment cover.
19. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover. Reset the clock
and the radio.

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.

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nstallation



Re
move the hose assembly.
7. 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 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.