Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 351

Valve Cover RH (12.29.44)

Removal

1 . Remove the intake manifold.

For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold (30.15.01)

2 . Remove the right-hand on-plug coils. <<303-07A>>

3 . Detach the right-hand valve cover wiring harness.

4 . Remove the intake manifold rear retaining bracket.

5 . Detach the engine wiring harness retaining bracket.

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6 . Remove the valve cover.

Installation

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NOTE:

Apply a 5mm diameter bead of silicone gasket sealant or equivalent meeting Jaguar

specification on the half round gaskets and apply an 8mm diameter on the two places

where the cylinder head and front cover join.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Install new valve cover gaskets.

Complete the tightening sequence.

Tighten to 10 Nm.

Disassembly

Piston (12.17.02)

Disassembly

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NOTE:

Mark the pistons to the original connecting rods to make sure correct installation
in the same cylinders from which they were removed.

Remove the top compression ring.

2 . Remove the second compression ring.

3 . Remove the first oil control ring.

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