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2003 Jaguar XK8 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Jaguar REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Jaguar -> Arming -> 1993-94 -> 1995-97 -> 1998-2004 -> Driver's Side Air Bag Module -> Passenger's Side Air Bag Module -> S Type, X Type, XJ8, XKR & XK8 -> XJ12 -> XJ6 -> XJR -> XJS
Vehicle: 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GAS
S Type, X Type, XJ8, XKR & XK8
- Connect battery ground cable.
- Turn ignition switch to On position and ensure air bag MIL lamp turns off after approximately six seconds.
- Set clock, radio, seats, mirrors, steering column and other memory components.
XJR
1995-97
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air bag simulators.
- Install both air bag modules.
- Connect battery ground cable.
- Turn ignition switch to On position and ensure air bag MIL lamp turns off after approximately six seconds.
- Reset clock, radio, se...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GAS
Master Cylinder
- Remove master cylinder as outlined in this section.
- Carefully pry out master cylinder hydraulic line adapters from sealing grommets.
- Remove sealing grommets from master cylinder by levering out using suitable screwdriver.
- Press primary piston stop pin in to relieve secondary piston stop pin pressure.
- Remove front grommet sealing housing stop pin. Maintain pressure on primary piston and remove cir-clip.
- Remove primary/secondary pistons and spring assemblies by tapping master cylinder open flanged end on suitable wooden block. Compressed air may have to be applied to m...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Jaguar -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> S-Type, XK8 & XJR
Vehicle: 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GAS
The inertia switch located behind f...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GAS
REAR
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
- Remove rear suspension assembly.
- Compress rear spring with suitable spring compressor tool and mark tool position on spring.
- Remove lower mounting nut and bolt, then the shock absorber.
- Repeat previous steps to remove other shock absorber.
- Disconnect in-line connector, then remove out frame clips and clear parking brake cable through frame.
- Remove mounting nut and lower fulcrum shaft.
- Remove axle shaft drive flange nuts.
- Support axle shaft assembly, then remove hub fulcrum. Mark and remove camber adjustment spa...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GAS
- Open driver's door to allow side windows to drop. Ensure doors remain open until battery is disconnected.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove power steering rack assembly.
- Dis...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Jaguar -> 1997-2006 XK8
Vehicle: 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood.
- Note position of the windshield wiper blades on the windshield.
- Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the plenum cover connector.
- Remove the windshield wiper arm nut covers.
- Loosen the windshield wiper arm retaining nuts.
- Release the wiper arm from the spindle using a suitable windshield arm puller.
- Remove the wiper arm retaining nut, then the wiper arm.
- Remove the plenum cover screw covers.
- Remove the plenum cover screws a...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Jaguar -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator -> 1995-2009
Vehicle: 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GAS
The Anti-Lock/Traction Control warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. If ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GAS
- Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
- Models with automatic transmission, detach the transmission oil cooler inlet and return pipes.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
- Cap the oil cooler inlet and return pipes and the oil cooler.
- Detach the lower coolant hose.
- Models with manual transmission, detach the lower coolant hose.
- Disconnect the front crash sensor.
- Detach the wiring harness.
- Detach the radiator seal.
- Lefthand shown, righthand similar.
- Remove the double-sided adhesive tape.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the radiator lower cowl.
- Vehicles with supercharger, proceed as follows:
- Remov...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner outlet pipe.
- On models equipped with supercharge, rotate the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove the air deflector.
- Loosen the supercharger belt tensioner retaining bolt.
- Remove the supercharger drive belt.
- On all models, rotate the acce...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Transmission Cooling Diagram for 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Security System Operating Components Diagram for 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: TRANSMISSION MIL ILLUMINATED WITH DTCS P0780-P0785, P0829 STORED - REPAIR PROCEDURE Vehicle: 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS - REPAIR PROCEDURE Vehicle: 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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