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Instrument Panel: Installation

  1. With assistance, align the fascia with the support dowels and position the earth cable in the right-hand fuse box.
    Fig 1: Aligning Fascia With Support Dowels
    G03121716Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  2. With assistance, ensuring multiplugs and harnesses are not trapped or obstructed, carefully press fascia forward squarely onto dowels.
  3. Install three screws securing upper fascia to the bulkhead.
    Fig 2: Installing Screws Securing Upper Fascia To Bulkhead
    G03121717Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Via glove box aperture, install two bolts securing fascia to bulkhead mounting bracket.
    Fig 3: Installing Bolts Securing Fascia To Bulkhead Mounting Bracket
    G03121718Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Install four bolts securing fascia to 'A' posts.
  6. Install fascia harnesses on tunnel.
    • Remove strapping temporarily securing harnesses to fascia center bracket.
    • Route harnesses rearwards along respective sides of tunnel.
    • Connect harness earth cable eyelets to tunnel studs and install eyelet securing nuts.
  7. At left-hand side of tunnel, install new tie strap to secure ICE cable to harness.
  8. Install seat harnesses.
    • Route seat harnesses to their respective positions.
    • Connect harness earth eyelets to floor studs and install earth securing nuts.
  9. Install fasteners securing fascia and seat harnesses on tunnel and floor.
  10. Connect handbrake switch harness multiplug.
  11. Position and fit carpets.
    • Roll carpets forward into position.
    • Install handbrake trim cover.
    • Secure trim cover fastener.
    • Position carpet at each toeboard.
    • Install clips securing carpet at door apertures.
    • Install new carpet fasteners at toe-board and tunnel locations.
    • Install driver footrest.
  12. Install draught welts and treadplates.
    • Press draught welt onto door aperture flange.

      Align treadplate on door sill and fit and tighten four treadplate securing screws.

    • Ensure treadplate is clean and dry.
    • If treadplate finisher is being renewed, peel protective backing from adhesive.
    • Align finisher and press firmly into place.
    • Repeat procedure to install opposite side draught welt and treadplate.
  13. Position 'J' gate and fit selector cable securing strap and stud to tunnel.
    Fig 4: Positioning 'J' Gate And Fit Selector Cable Securing Strap And Stud To Tunnel
    G03121719Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  14. Install fascia harness multiplugs at center console rear mounting bracket.
    • Install spare connector at center left-hand position. (1)
    • Connect the six fascia harness multiplugs. (2)
      Fig 5: Installing Fascia Harness Multiplugs At Center Console Rear Mounting Bracket
      G03121720Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  15. Install solar sensor and speakers to fascia.
    • Connect solar sensor to fascia harness multiplug and carefully install sensor in fascia. (1)
    • Connect speakers to ICE harness multiplugs and install speakers in fascia. (2)
      Fig 6: Installing Solar Sensor And Speakers To Fascia
      G03121721Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  16. Connect power cable to fascia.
    • At right-hand fuse box, position power cable eyelet on fuse box stud and fit and install cable securing nut.
    • Install fuse box cover.
      Fig 7: Installing Fuse Box Cover
      G03121722Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  17. Connect right-hand 'A' post multiplugs and earth cable.
    • At right-hand lower 'A' post, connect fascia harness and PI harness multiplugs and install multiplugs on mounting brackets.
    • Position PI harness earth cable eyelet on body stud and install securing nut.
  18. Install steering column.
    • Position steering column in mounting bracket.
    • Position yoke on bracket studs and install securing nuts.
  19. Position footwell lamp mounting bracket and secure with screws to air conditioning duct.
  20. Connect steering column switch gear harness and column harness.
    • Connect steering column switchgear harness and column harness multiplugs and install multiplugs on mounting bracket.
  21. Position bonnet release lever assembly on 'A' post studs and install securing nuts.
  22. Position fascia harness earth cable eyelets on 'A' post stud and fit and install securing nut.
  23. Install spare harness multiplug on mounting bracket.
  24. Install multiplugs at left-hand 'A' post.
    • Connect the three fascia harness multiplugs and position on mounting bracket.
    • Install spare multiplug on upper bracket.
  25. Install two bolts securing fascia center bracket to the transmission tunnel.
    Fig 8: Installing Bolts Securing Fascia Center Bracket To Transmission Tunnel
    G03121723Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  26. Position fascia to transmission tunnel side brackets and install retaining bolts.
    Fig 9: Positioning Fascia To Transmission Tunnel Side Brackets And Installing Retaining Bolts
    G03121724Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  27. Position 'J' gate and install four securing nuts.
  28. Connect the 'J' gate harness and gearshift solenoid harness multiplugs.
    Fig 10: Connecting 'J' Gate Harness And Gearshift Solenoid Harness Multiplugs
    G03121725Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  29. Install center console assembly. Refer to procedures FLOOR CONSOLE  .
  30. Install front seats. Refer to FRONT SEAT .
  31. Install 'A' post trim pads. Refer to COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL .
  32. Install steering column cowls. Refer to STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHROUD  .
  33. Install steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL .
  34. Install driver's air bag. Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
  35. Install radio console. Refer to AUDIO UNIT HOUSING 
  36. Install 'J' gate surround. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER GATE FINISH PANEL .
  37. Install dash liner.
    Fig 11: Installing Liner-To-Fascia Screws
    G03121673Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  38. Install glove box. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID  .
  39. Connect earth cable to battery terminal and install battery cover. Refer to BATTERY RECONNECTION PROCEDURE .
  40. Remove protective film from renewed treadplate finishers.
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