2000 Jaguar XJRFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Sunload Sensor - Removal and Installation: Installation

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    CAUTION: Make sure all adhesive has been removed from the insulator mating surfaces.
  1. Install new instrument panel isolators into the positions noted during removal.
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  2. Using suitable tool, cut the insulator as shown.
    1. Make sure the instrument panel isolator is in the position noted during removal.
    2. Using suitable tool, cut the insulator as shown.
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  3. Make sure the instrument panel defroster vent trim panel rear retaining tangs are correctly located to the instrument panel defroster vent trim panel.
    1. Make sure the instrument panel defroster vent trim panel front retaining tangs are correctly located to the instrument panel defroster vent trim panel.
    2. Make sure the instrument panel defroster vent trim panel rear retaining tangs are correctly located to the instrument panel defroster vent trim panel.
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  4. Install the new sunload sensor.
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  5. Install the instrument panel defroster vent trim panel.
    • Connect the electrical connector.
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  6. Attach the instrument panel defroster vent trim panel.
    1. Locate the instrument panel defroster vent trim panel front retaining tangs.
    2. Attach the instrument panel defroster vent trim panel.
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    7. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
  7. Attach the instrument panel defroster vent trim panel.
    • Locate the instrument panel defroster vent trim panel retaining clips.
  8. Install both A-pillar trim panels. Refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .
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