Rear Differential Oil Cooler - Project 8 (G2358258): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jaguar XE and 2019 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Drain the rear differential.
Refer to: DIFFERENTIAL DRAINING AND FILLING - PROJECT 8
Remove the exhaust system centre section.
Refer to: EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTER SECTION
Remove the rear bumper.
Refer to: REAR BUMPER - PROJECT 8
Remove both the rear halfshafts.
Refer to: REAR HALFSHAFT - INGENIUM I4 2.0L DIESEL/INGENIUM I4 2.0L PETROL/V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL
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Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the rear drive axle flange.
CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.

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Remove and discard the 6 driveshaft to rear differential bolts.
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Remove the rear differential oil cooler duct.
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Disconnect the oil cooler pump electrical connector and release the wiring harness from the retaining clip.
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- Remove the oil cooler pipe retaining bolt.
- Remove the 2 oil cooler pipe bracket retaining nuts
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Release the rear differential wiring harness.
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Disconnect the temperature sensor electrical connector.
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Remove the lower oil cooler to rear differential pipe bolt and reposition the pipe away from the rear differential.
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- Using a suitable stand support the rear differential.
  General Equipment: Transmission jack
- Remove the front lower rear differential mounting bolts and brackets.
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Remove the rear differential bolts.
CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the oil cooler pipe when lowering the rear differential.

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Lower the rear differential.
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Remove the oil cooler pipe support bracket bolt and reposition the pipe away from the rear differential.
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Remove the oil cooler to Electronic Torque Manager (ETM) unit union.
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Remove the 4 oil cooler bracket retaining nuts.
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Remove the oil cooler assembly.