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.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (General Procedures).
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: Lifting .
Drain the engine oil.
Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
Remove the accessory drive belt.
Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
Remove the electric thermostat.
Refer to: Electric Thermostat .
Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner. Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSIONER .
Remove the valve cover.
Refer to: Left Valve Cover .
Remove the idler cover.
Remove the idler.
Remove the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) actuators.
Remove the upper timing cover.
Remove the idler cover.
Remove the idler.
Remove the valve cover.
Refer to: Right Valve Cover (303-01B Engine - V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
Remove the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) actuators.
Remove the upper timing cover.
Remove the crankshaft pulley.
Refer to: Crankshaft Pulley .
Remove the brake vacuum pump pipe.
Remove the brake vacuum pump.
CAUTION: Discard the component.

Remove the timing cover.