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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Jaguar -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Actuators, Replace -> Center Console -> Direction Control -> Floor Duct -> Heater Core -> Recirculation Control Flap -> S-Type
Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0 V8 GAS

S-Type
Recirculation Control Flap
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect lefthand front wheel fender splash shield.
  • Disconnect Powertrain Control Module (PCM) electrical connectors.
  • Lower vehicle.
  • Remove mounting screws and lower trim panel.
  • Disconnect door weather strip and scuff panel trim.
  • Remove cowl side trim panel.
  • Remove mounting nuts, bracket and PCM. Disconnect electrical connector.
  • Disconnect electrical connector and actuating rod.
  • Remove recirculation control flap actuator.
  • Reverse proce...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Jaguar XJ8 4.0 V8 GAS

  • Remove brake caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • Remove mounting bolt and ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

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 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2006 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.2 V8 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Jaguar XJ8 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air deflector.
  • Disconnect engine ground cable.
  • Remove starter motor positive cable cover.
  • Detach starter motor positive cable.
  • Remove starter motor retaining bolts...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Jaguar -> 2004-09 XJ Series
Vehicle: 2007 Jaguar XJ8 4.2 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Disengage cabin air filter housing cover retaining rings pushing upward, Fig. .
  • Press cabin air filter retaining plate tangs ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Jaguar -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator -> 1995-2009
Vehicle: 2000 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 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 Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Jaguar XJ8 4.0 V8 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Recover A/C refrigerant.
  • Disconnect both gas struts.
  • Set engine cover fully forward to service access position and support with suitable block. Do not damage engine cover or radiator grille.
  • Remove twin fan and motor assembly.
  • Disconnect radiator to expansion tank hose from radiator.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect transmission oil cooler lower line. Plug line a...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Jaguar XJ8 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet pipe.
  • On models equipped with supercharge, rotate the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove the air deflector.
  • Loosen the supercharger belt tensioner retaining bolt.
  • Remove the supercharger drive belt.
  • On all models, rotate the acce...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

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

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Jaguar XJ8  4.2 V8 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Jaguar XJ8 4.2 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Water Pump Pulley
  • Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
  • Power Steering Pump Pulley
  • A/C Compressor Pulley
  • Generator Pulley
  • Engine Components Diagram for 2007 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.2 V8 GASEngine Components Diagram for 2007 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Control Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

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

    2000 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Switch
  • Engine Control Module
  • Keylock Solenoid
  • Gearshift Interlock Relay
  • Column Switches
  • 2002 Jaguar XJ8  4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Jaguar XJ8 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Door Control Module
  • Passenger Door Control Module
  • Passenger Door Mirror Motors
  • Driver Door Mirror Motors
  • LH Rear Door Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: ZF TRANSMISSION ADAPTIONS DRIVE CYCLE - IDS PROCEDURE
    Vehicle: 2007 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: REVISED WORKSHOP PROCEDURE - REMOVE/INSTALL STEERING GEAR
    Vehicle: 2007 Jaguar XJ8 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES

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