Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 1202

Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing
(82.25.21)

Removal

All vehicles

1 . Disconnect the battery ground cable. <<414-01>>

2 . Carry out the air conditioning recovery procedure. <<412-00>>

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WARNING: Never remove the coolant pressure cap under any circumstances while

the engine is operating. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the cooling

system, use extreme care when removing the coolant pressure cap from a hot cooling

system. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the coolant

pressure cap and turn it slowly until the pressure begins to release. Step back while the

pressure is released from the system. When certain all the pressure has been released (still

with a cloth) turn and remove the coolant pressure cap from the coolant expansion tank.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To avoid the possibility of personal injury, do not operate the engine

with the hood open until the fan blades have been examined for cracks and separation.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Remove fuse 14 from the engine compartment fuse box prior to

performing any under hood service in the area of the cooling fan when the engine is hot,

since the cooling fan motor could operate if the engine has been switched OFF. Failure to

follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: The engine cooling system must be maintained with the correct

concentration and type of anti-freeze solution to prevent corrosion and frost damage.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the engine.

CAUTION: Never remove the coolant pressure cap under any circumstances while

the engine is operating. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the

engine.

Release the cooling system pressure.

Remove the coolant expansion tank pressure cap.

4 . Remove the cowl vent screen. <<501-02>>

5 . Remove the engine compartment support.

6 . Remove the engine compartment support.

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7 . Remove the cabin filter cover and cabin filter.

8 . Remove the cabin filter housing.

1) Remove the cabin filter housing retaining nuts.

2) Remove the cabin filter housing.

9 . Remove the engine compartment panel.

1) Remove the engine compartment panel retaining bolt.

2) Remove the engine compartment panel.

Right-hand drive vehicles

10 . Disconnect the bonnet cable.

All vehicles

11 . Remove the engine compartment panel.

1) Remove the engine compartment panel retaining clip.

2) Remove the engine compartment panel.

12 . NOTE:

Cap the heater hoses to prevent coolant loss.

Detach the heater hoses.

Reposition the heater hose retaining clips.

Detach the heater hoses.

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