Floor Console Finish Panel: Removal

Apply handbrake and turn ignition key to II.
Depress brake pedal, move gear selector to position N and turn ignition key to O.
Remove battery cover and disconnect ground cable from battery terminal. Refer to BATTERY GROUND CABLE .
Remove 'J 'gate finisher. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER GATE FINISH PANEL for XJR or SELECTOR LEVER GATE FINISH PANEL for XJ8.
Slacken and remove the two nuts and two screws securing the retaining panel.

Fig 1: Removing Nuts And Screws Securing Retaining Panel
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Position retaining panel for access, disconnect SPORT mode and cruise control ON/OFF switch multiplugs and remove retaining panel complete with switches.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Switch Multiplugs And Removing Retaining Panel
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Remove and discard bushings from retaining plate.

Fig 3: Removing Bushings From Retaining Plate
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Carefully withdraw veneer panel, releasing front locating tongue from upper slot in console.

Fig 4: Removing Veneer Panel
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