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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES

Jaguar -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> XJ8, XJR, XK8 & XJR -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Remove the lefthand engin...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 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 XK8 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS

  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove twin fan and motor assembly from behind radiator.
  • On models equipped with supercharger, remove supercharger drive belt and belt tensioner.
  • On all models, remove serpentine drive belt.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove air intake duct work from alternator.
  • Disconnect alternator harness from alternator.
  • Remove lower mounting bolt and position harness mounting bracket aside.
  • On mo...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Jaguar -> 1997-2006 XK8
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Note position of the windshield wiper blades on the windshield.
  • Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the plenum cover connector.
  • Remove the windshield wiper arm nut covers.
  • Loosen the windshield wiper arm retaining nuts.
  • Release the wiper arm from the spindle using a suitable windshield arm puller.
  • Remove the wiper arm retaining nut, then the wiper arm.
  • Remove the plenum cover screw covers.
  • Remove the plenum cover screws a...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES

Jaguar -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS

If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 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 XK8 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 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 XK8 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Fuse Panel Locations Diagram for 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GASFuse Panel Locations Diagram for 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Luggage Compartment
  • Engine Compartment
  • High Power Protection Module
  • Engine Management LH Only
  • Engine Management RH Only
    • Fuel & Emissions Systems Components Locations Diagram for 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GASFuel & Emissions Systems Components Locations Diagram for 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Upstream Oxygen Sensor
  • Knock Sensor
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor
  • Camshaft Position Sensor

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Engine Control Module
  • ABS/Traction Control Module
  • Air Conditioning Control Module
  • Security and Locking Control Module
    • 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Coolant Level Switch
  • Fuel Level Sensor
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Column Switch Gear
  • Trip Cycle Switch

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SERVICE ACTION: OPERATION OF THROTTLE WHILE IN CLOSED POSITION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
    • Document: UNABLE TO LOCK VEHICLE WITH REMOTE KEY FOB - REPAIR PROCEDURE
    Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response

    • Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Jaguar XK8 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 XK8 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 XK8 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 XK8 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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