Jaguar X-Type Sedan and Estate (Wagon). Manual - part 608
Published: 11-May-2011
Exterior Trim and Ornamentation - Door Moulding
Removal and Installation
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.
3. Applying local heat at one end and using a suitable thin lever to avoid
damaging paintwork, progessively ease the moulding away from the
door panel.
4. Discard the moulding and remove protective tape.
5. Remove any residual adhesive and thoroughly clean area using isopropyl
alcohol.
Installation
1. NOTE: Optimum adhesion is achieved by warming body panel and
moulding to 30°C (86°F)
Using isopropyl alcohol, make sure that mounting area is clean, dry and
de-greased.
2. Remove protective backing tape from the moulding.
3. NOTE: 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.
5. Allow the moulding and door panel to cool, then thoroughly clean both
using isopropyl alcohol.
6. Apply a coat of suitable polish to the moulding and body panel.