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1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Jaguar REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES
Jaguar -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Front -> Front, Replace -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Rear, Replace -> XJ6 & XJ12 & 1995-97 XJR -> XJS
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS
Front, Replace
XJS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove brake pads as previously described, then disconnect and plug brake line (1), Fig. .
- Remove lock wire (2), mounting bolts (3), spring washers and stub axle carrier.
- Record number of shims between steering arm and brake caliper, then remove caliper (4).
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Ensure correct number of shims are installed between caliper and steering arm.
- Tighten to mounting bolts specifications and bleed brake system.
XJ6 & XJ12 & 1995-97 XJR
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES
Jaguar -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1995-97 XJ6 & XJ12 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60,...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle on a four post lift.
- Remove front muffler and attached exhaust pipes.
- Match mark the front driveshaft coupling to transmission drive flange.
- Unbolt the driveshaft from the transmission.
- Remove nuts and bolts connecting flexible coupling to differential drive flange. Under no circumstances must ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove link arm pivot bolt and swing alternator toward engine.
- Remove link arm and trunnion assembly from water pump, then the pivot bolt.
- Disconnect alternat...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES
Jaguar -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator -> 1995-2009
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS
The Anti-Lock/Traction Control warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. If ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Release and reposition hose clip, and disconnect hose from heater control valve.
- Release and reposition hose clip, and disconnect hose from heater core.
- Remove hose assembly from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS
- Install suitable spanner wrench tool, on belt tensioner pulley center bolt.
- Turn tool counterclo...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: REMOVAL OF SEIZED OXYGEN (O2) SENSORS - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL T493 - 1995 MY RECALL R493 - 1996-97 MY - AJ16 EGR SYSTEM - REPLACE PROMS AND EGR VALVE - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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