Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Jaguar XE and 2017 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.

All vehicles

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect
Remove the engine cover.
Refer to: Engine Cover - INGENIUM I4 2.0L Petrol
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: Lifting

General Equipment: Two-post lift
Remove the air deflector.
Refer to: Air Deflector
Remove the front bumper
Refer to: Front Bumper
Remove the radiator protection bar.

Hot climate vehicles
Release the coolant pipe bracket from the subframe.

All vehicles
Disconnect both the stabiliser bar link lower ball joints and discard the nuts.
Disconnect both the tie rod end ball joints and discard the nuts.
Disconnect all the lower suspension arms from the subframe and discard the nuts and bolts.
Remove both the splash shields.
Release the engine mount vacuum pipe.
Lower the vehicle on the lift to an appropriate working height.
Install the special tool.

Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1591

Torque Specification: 40 Nm
CAUTION: Make sure to protect the paintwork.

Install the special tool.

Special Tool(s): 303-021
Remove and discard the engine mount to engine bracket nut.
Remove and discard the engine mount to engine bracket nut.
Disconnect the steering gear wiring harness.
Raise the vehicle on the lift to an appropriate working height.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Release the transmission oil cooler from its mounting bracket

All vehicles
Using a suitable stand, support the radiator.

General Equipment: Vehicle/axle stands
NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Using a suitable stand, remove the subframe and discard the bolts.

General Equipment: Powertrain Jack
Remove both the engine mounts from the subframe.
Remove the steering gear heat shield.
Remove the steering gear heat shield.
Release the steering gear wiring harness.
Remove the steering gear and discard the bolts.
Remove the steering gear wiring harness.
Remove the stabilizer bar.
Remove the radiator mounting brackets.
Remove the transmission oil cooler mounting bracket.