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Instrument Panel: Removal

  1. Remove battery cover and disconnect earth lead from terminal. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove glove box. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID  .
  3. Remove under-scuttle. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER TRIM PANEL  .
  4. Remove 'J' gate surround for access. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER GATE FINISH PANEL .
  5. Remove center console assembly. Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE  .
  6. Remove radio console. Refer to AUDIO UNIT HOUSING  .
  7. Remove driver's air bag module. Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
  8. Remove steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL .
  9. Remove steering column upper and lower cowls. Refer to STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHROUD  .
  10. Remove front seats. Refer to FRONT SEAT .
  11. Disconnect 'J' gate and gearshift interlock solenoid harness multiplugs.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting 'J' Gate And Gearshift Interlock Solenoid Harness Multiplugs
    G03121679Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  12. Detach and position 'J' gate for access.
    • Remove four nuts securing the 'J' gate assembly to the transmission tunnel.
    • Position 'J' gate assembly for access.
      Fig 2: Detaching And Positioning 'J' Gate For Access
      G03121680Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  13. Remove fascia to tunnel securing nuts and bolts.
    • Remove two nuts and one bolt securing each fascia to transmission tunnel side bracket and remove brackets. (1)
    • Remove two nuts securing fascia central bracket to transmission tunnel. (2)
      Fig 3: Removing Fascia To Tunnel Securing Nuts And Bolts
      G03121681Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  14. Remove left-hand 'A' post lower trim pad. Refer to COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL .
  15. Disconnect fascia harness multiplug connectors at left-hand 'A' post.
    • Detach three fascia harness multiplugs from mounting bracket and disconnect and position them clear of obstructions ready for fascia removal.
    • Detach spare multiplug from mounting bracket and position clear of obstructions.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Fascia Harness Multiplug Connectors At Left-Hand 'A' Post
      G03121682Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  16. Disconnect cables from left-hand side of fascia.
    • Remove 'A' post earth cable securing nut and remove cable eyelets from stud. (1)
    • Remove two nuts securing hood release lever assembly to fascia studs and position lever assembly and cable clear of fascia. (2)
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Ground Cables & Hood Release Lever Assembly
      G03121683Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  17. Remove two bolts securing fascia to left-hand 'A' post.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolts Securing Fascia To Left-Hand 'A' Post
    G03121684Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  18. Disconnect steering column left-hand harness.
    • Detach the four harness rear multiplugs from mounting bracket and disconnect multiplugs. (1)
    • Disconnect the front multiplug and position connector clear of bracket. (2)
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Steering Column Left-Hand Harness
      G03121685Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  19. Disconnect steering column right-hand harness.
    • Detach the two harness multiplugs from mounting bracket and disconnect them.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting Steering Column Right-Hand Harness
      G03121686Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  20. Ensure all column to fascia multiplugs are clear of projections.
  21. Remove footwell lamp mounting bracket.
    • Remove two screws securing the footwell lamp mounting bracket to the air conditioning duct and remove bracket.
      Fig 9: Removing Footwell Lamp Mounting Bracket
      G03121687Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  22. Position steering column for access.
    • Remove the steering column upper mounting bracket securing nuts.
    • Move column down from mounting bracket and reposition for access.
      Fig 10: Positioning Steering Column For Access
      G03121688Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  23. Remove right-hand 'A' post lower trim pad. Refer to COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL .
  24. Disconnect right-hand 'A' post earth cable.
    • At right-hand 'A' post remove the earth cable securing nut and disconnect cable from the stud.
      Fig 11: Disconnecting Right-Hand 'A' Post Earth Cable
      G03121689Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  25. Disconnect multiplugs at right-hand 'A' post.
    • Detach five fascia harness multiplugs from mounting bracket and disconnect and position them clear of projections.
      Fig 12: Disconnecting Multiplugs At Right-Hand 'A' Post
      G03121690Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  26. Disconnect RH fuse box power cable.
    • Remove cover from fascia right-hand fuse box and remove nut securing power cable to fuse box.
    • Disconnect power cable and position clear of projections on fascia.
      Fig 13: Disconnecting RH Fuse Box Power Cable
      G03121691Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  27. Remove two bolts securing fascia to right-hand 'A' post.
    Fig 14: Removing Bolts Securing Fascia To Right-Hand 'A' Post
    G03121692Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  28. Remove fascia speakers and central trim cover.
    • Remove fascia speaker covers and disconnect speaker harness multiplugs, remove speakers from fascia and place in protective area.
      Fig 15: Removing Fascia Speakers And Central Trim Cover
      G03121693Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  29. Remove solar sensor from fascia.
    • Ensuring that the fascia is protected, carefully prise the sensor upwards. (1)
    • Disconnect the sensor harness multiplug, remove sensor unit from the fascia and place in protective area. (2)
      Fig 16: Removing Solar Sensor From Fascia
      G03121694Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  30. Remove the three screws securing upper fascia to bulkhead.
    Fig 17: Removing Screws Securing Upper Fascia To Bulkhead
    G03121695Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  31. Disconnect left-hand harness at center console rear mounting bracket.
    • Detach spare central left multiplug from mounting and position clear of bracket. (1)
    • Disconnect the three remaining left-hand harness multiplugs. (2)
      Fig 18: Disconnecting Left-Hand Harness At Center Console Rear Mounting Bracket
      G03121696Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  32. Disconnect right-hand harness multiplugs at center console rear mounting bracket.
    • Disconnect the three right-hand harness multiplugs and position clear of bracket. (1)
    • Remove two rubber straps securing harnesses to tunnel. (2)
      Fig 19: Disconnecting Right-Hand Harness Multiplugs At Center Console Rear Mounting Bracket
      G03121697Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  33. Position 'J' gate for access.
    • Release stud and strap securing gear selector cable to tunnel and position 'J' gate for fascia removal.
      Fig 20: Release Stud And Strap Securing Gear Selector Cable
      G03121698Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  34. Detach harness from left-hand side of tunnel.
    • Fold back carpet from left-hand side of tunnel for access and cut through strap securing harness to ICE cable.(1)
    • Release two fasteners securing harness to left-hand side of tunnel.(2)
      Fig 21: Releasing Fasteners Securing Harness To Left-Hand Side Of Tunnel
      G03121699Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  35. Detach harness from right-hand side of tunnel.
    • Fold back carpet from right-hand side of tunnel for access and release three fasteners securing harness to side of tunnel.
      Fig 22: Detaching Harness From Right-Hand Side Of Tunnel
      G03121700Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  36. Via glove box aperture, remove two bolts securing fascia to bulkhead mounting bracket.
    Fig 23: Removing Bolts Securing Fascia To Bulkhead Mounting Bracket
    G03121701Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    37. CAUTION: The treadplate finishers, can easily be deformed or otherwise damaged during removal.
  37. Remove door sill treadplates.
    • Using a suitable thin 1 inch wide scraper, carefully lift the inscribed finisher. (1)
    • Remove the treadplate retaining screws and remove the treadplate. (2)
    • Repeat procedure to remove opposite side treadplate.
      Fig 24: Removing Door Sill Treadplates
      G03121702Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  38. Exercising care, use a thin blade to release driver footrest tangs and spigots from mounting plate.
    Fig 25: Removing Driver Footrest From Mounting Plate
    G03121703Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  39. Remove footrest mounting plate securing bolts and remove mounting from vehicle.
    Fig 26: Removing Footrest Mounting Plate
    G03121704Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  40. Remove toeboard fastener.
    Fig 27: Removing Toeboard Fastener
    G03121705Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  41. Release carpet from around kickdown switch and toeboard area.
    Fig 28: Releasing Carpet From Around Kickdown Switch And Toeboard Area
    G03121706Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  42. Remove and discard fastener securing carpet at fascia/console area.
    Fig 29: Removing Fastener Securing Carpet At Fascia/Console Area
    G03121707Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  43. Remove handbrake lever trim and ensure that lever is left in fully upright position. Refer to PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SHROUD .
  44. Withdraw draught welt and release carpet retaining clips from driver door aperture flange.
    Fig 30: Releasing Carpet Retaining Clips From Driver Door Aperture Flange
    G03121708Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  45. Remove 1 /4 turn fastener from passenger side toeboard.
    Fig 31: Removing Fastener From Passenger Side Toeboard
    G03121709Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  46. Remove and discard fastener on passenger side fascia/console area.
    Fig 32: Removing Fastener On Passenger Side Fascia/Console Area
    G03121710Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  47. Withdraw draught welt and release carpet retaining clips from passenger door aperture flange.
    Fig 33: Releasing Carpet Retaining Clips From Passenger Door Aperture Flange
    G03121711Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  48. At each side, lift carpet and fold to rear quarters.
  49. Disconnect handbrake switch harness multiplug.
    Fig 34: Disconnecting Handbrake Switch Harness Multiplug
    G03121712Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  50. Detach seat harness and disconnect earth cable.
    • Release fasteners securing seat harness to floor. (1)
    • Remove nut securing the earth cable eyelet to the floor stud and remove cable from stud. (2)
      Fig 35: Detaching Seat Harness And Disconnecting Earth Cable
      G03121713Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  51. At each side of tunnel, remove nut securing fascia harness earth cables and remove earth eyelets from studs.
    Fig 36: Removing Earth Cables From Studs
    G03121714Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  52. Remove fascia from vehicle.
    • Withdraw harnesses from each side of tunnel and coil and strap them to the ICE console mounting bracket. (1)
    • With assistance, carefully withdraw the fascia rearwards off the support dowels, guiding the power cable through the right-hand fuse box. (2)
      Fig 37: Removing Fascia From Vehicle
      G03121715Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
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