Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 1428

501-08 : Exterior Trim and Ornementation

Description and operation

Exterior Trim

Item Part Number

Description

1

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Front door window moulding

2

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Door moulding

3

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Rocker panel

4

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Luggage compartment lid moulding

5

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Radiator Grille

Removal and installation

Door Moulding (76.43.72)

Removal

1 . Apply suitable protective tape to adjacent areas of paintworks.

2 . Using a hand-held heat gun, apply heat uniformly along the moulding length.

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CAUTION: Do not lever the door moulding away from the door panel.

Faliure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

Applying local heat at one end and using a suitable nylon banding tape or string
progessively ease the door moulding away from the door panel.

4 . Discard the moulding and remove protective tape.

5 . Remove any residual adhesive and thoroughly clean area using white spirit.

Installation

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NOTE:

Optimum adhesion is achieved by warming body panel and moulding to 30°C
(86°F)

Using white spirit make sure that mounting area is clean, dry and de-greased.

2 . Remove protective backing tape from the moulding.

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Do not allow the moulding to contact the body panel until it is correctly aligned.

Aligning with adjacent mouldings or to match opposite side of vehicle, press the new
moulding firmly onto the body panel.

4 . Apply hand pressure along the moulding length to make sure satisfactory adhesion.

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Allow the moulding and door panel to cool, then thoroughly clean both using white
spirit.

6 . Apply a coat of suitable polish to the moulding and body panel.

3 NOTE:

Luggage Compartment Lid Moulding - VIN
Range: G00442->H18679 (76.43.79)

Removal

1 . Remove the warning triangle.

2 . Remove the luggage compartment lid grab handles.

3 . Remove the luggage compartment lid latch trim cover.

4 . Remove the luggage compartment lid liner.

Remove the courtesy lamp.

5 . Detach the luggage compartment lid moulding.

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