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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Jaguar -> Electric Cooling Fans -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0 V8 GAS

Prior to service, refer to located at the rear of this section.

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Front, Replace -> Rear, Replace -> S Type -> XJR, XJ8, XKR & XK8
Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS

Front, Replace
S Type
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Apply suitable brake pedal hold down tool and adjust pedal down approximately 1.6 inches.
  • Install suitable bleeder bottle on nipple and loose. Remove brake pipe.
  • Remove guide pin mounting bolt and caliper.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Tighten mounting bolts to specifications.
XJR, XJ8, XKR & XK8
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove caliper retaining spring and feed hose.
  • Plug feed hose and caliper.
  • Remove caps, guide pins and caliper.
  • Remove brake pads.
  • Remove mounting bol...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Jaguar -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> XJ8, XJR, XK8 & XJR -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 L 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 1999 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove rear suspension assembly.
  • Compress rear spring with a suitable spring compressor tool and mark tool position on spring.
  • Remove lower mounting nut and bolt, then shock absorber.
  • Repeat previous steps to remove other shock absorber.
  • Disconnect in-line connector, then remove out frame clips and clear parking brake cable through frame.
  • Remove mounting nut and lower fulcrum shaft.
  • Remove axle shaft drive flange nuts.
  • Support axle shaft assembly, then remove hub fulcrum. Mark and remove camber adjustment spacer.
  • Repea...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS

  • Remove battery cover.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly (including fit body paintwork protection sheets to adjacent working area).
  • Remove twin fan and motor assembly from behind radiator.
  • Check that belt wear indicator is within limit marks.
  • Turn adjuster assembly to left against spring tension using a suitable spanner such as Churchill JD-230 or Snap On XDHM 1415 or equivalent, on center bolt of belt tensioner idler pulley.
  • While holding tensioner against spring tension, remove drive belt from alternator pulley. Release tensioner slowly and remove spann...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Jaguar -> 1998-2003 XJ8
Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 20,000 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 1999 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Jaguar -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 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 1999 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Non-supercharged -> Supercharged -> Upper
Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS

Supercharged

Lower
  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove two screws which secure radiator grille and remove grille for access.
  • Release and reposition spring clip, and disconnect hose from charge air cooler radiator.
  • Slacken hose retaining clip and reposition clip along hose.
  • Disconnect hose from radiator.
  • Release and reposition hose clip, and disconnect bottom hose from thermostat cover.
  • Release and reposition hose clips, and disconnect two sections of molded hose from air charge cooler.
  • Remove hose assembly from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Upper
  • Drain coolant int...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 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 1999 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1999 Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Processor Module & Control Module Locations Diagram for 1999 Jaguar XJ8  4.0 V8 GASBody Processor Module & Control Module Locations Diagram for 1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Body Processor Module
  • Center Console Switch Module
  • Front Door Control Module
  • Rear Door Control Module
  • Roof Console Switch Module
  • Fuse Panel & Relay Locations Diagram for 1999 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GASFuse Panel & Relay Locations Diagram for 1999 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Compartment Fuse Box
  • Trunk Fuse Box
  • High Power Protection Module
  • Engine Compartment Front Relays
  • Engine Control Module Compartment Relays
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1999 Jaguar XJ8  4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Starter Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  • Starter Motor
  • Generator
  • 1999 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Door Switch
  • Mirror Select Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1999 Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: UNABLE TO LOCK VEHICLE WITH REMOTE KEY FOB - REPAIR PROCEDURE
    Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Document: REMOVAL OF SEIZED OXYGEN (O2) SENSORS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 Jaguar XJ8 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 1999 Jaguar XJ8 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 1999 Jaguar XJ8 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 1999 Jaguar XJ8 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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