width JAGUAR XFR 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

Part N-umber
Body Repairs - Water Leaks - Water Leaks
Description and Operation

General Published: 11-May-2011

If water leaks occur after bodywork repairs, the cause can be established using the checks described below. A
systematic and logical procedure is required to locate water leaks. Before beginning extensive checks, a thorough visual
inspection must be carried out.
Visual Inspection
- The following characteristics may indicate existing leaks:
- Check the clearance and accurate fit of ancillary components such as the hood, tailgate, liftgate, doors, and so
on.
- Check for correct fit and possible damage to sealing elements such as blanking plugs, rubber door seals, and so
on.
- Check water drain holes for unhindered flow.
Various tests can be used to provide further information on possible leaks:
- Water test
- Washer test
- Road test
- Chalk (powder) test

Practical execution of tests and checks

Water test


NOTE: Never aim a jet of water directly at a rubber seal.

Carry out the water test with a second person present (in the passenger compartment).
Use variable washer nozzles (concentrated water jet to fine spray mist).
Start in the lower section and spray the whole area, working upwards in stages.

Washer test

Further tests can be carried out in the washer system.
Some leaks originate here, or only occur here.
The relevant passenger compartment should be checked using a torch during the wash procedure.
Road test

If no leaks are located during the tests above, road tests should be carried out on wet roads.
Road tests under various conditions:
- At various speeds.
- On various road surfaces (asphalt to cobbles).
- With loaded or unloaded vehicle.
- Driving through puddles (splash water).

Chalk test (powder test)

In this test, the clamping load and the bearing surface of the seal are checked.
Performing the test:
- Dust the door seal with powder or coat with chalk.
- Coat the bearing surface of the seal with a thin film of Vaseline.
- Slowly close the door and open it again.
- Check the width and continuity of the imprint on the door seal.

Other test equipment

Other equipment such as stethoscopes, UV lamps, special mirrors or ultrasound measuring instruments can be used to
locate leaks.

Rectifying the leak using recommended tools, auxiliary equipment and materials

Tools and auxiliary equipment:
- Dry, absorbent cloths
- Variable washer nozzle
- Torch, fluorescent tube
- Mirror
- Compressed air
- Seal lip installer
- Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
- Sealing compound compressor
- Remover for interior trim
- Cutter blade or pocket knife
- Wedge (wood or plastic)
- Hot air blower
- Special mirror for concealed leaks

13. Remove the template from the new quarter panel inner reinforcement.

14.
15. Cut and form a backing strip, a minimum of 40mm in width,
from the template as indicated.


















NOTE: The backing strip should be positioned centrally
so that it will fit equally between the original and the new
quarter panel inner reinforcement sections, where the MAG
butt weld is to be performed.

Offer up the backing strip to the original quarter panel inner
reinforcement and clamp into position. Check alignment, if
correct, proceed to next step, if not rectify and recheck
before proceeding.







16. Remove the backing strip.

17. Drill holes in the original quarter panel inner reinforcement
ready for MAG plug welding as indicated.













18. Prepare the panel joint surfaces of the new and the original quarter
panel inner reinforcement and the backing strip.

19. Offer up the backing strip, align and clamp into position.