2002 Jaguar XJR BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Control Switch: Installation

  1. Install the linear switch.
    • Position the linear switch to the mounting bracket.
    • Align the drive peg and lower sliding block of the switch to the mating components of the selector mechanism.
      Fig 1: Aligning Linear Switch
      G00382621Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  2. Install the four screws, but do not fully tighten.
    • Remove the Ty-Strap from the dual linear switch.
    • Use the manual release and reposition the selector to "N" for installation of the selector cable.
    Fig 2: Installing Dual Linear Switch
    G00382622Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the linear switch. See Figure .
  4. Assemble the cable to the gear shift assembly.
    1. Locate the outer cable and fit the inner cable to the gear selector arm. Tighten to 22-28 Nm.
    2. Position the abutment nuts to the approximate position, but do not tighten.

    See Figure .

    5. NOTE: When setting the selector cable, ensure that the selector lever on the transmission casing is still in the "N" position.
  5. Adjust the selector cable from inside the vehicle.
    1. Confirm that the selector lever is in the "N" position.
    2. Adjust the nuts to lock against the bracket without moving the set position of either the gear selector lever or the selector lever on the transmission casing.
    3. Tighten to 22-28 Nm.
    4. Verify the "N" setting.

    See Figure .

  6. Check that all released connectors are safely insulated and connect the vehicle battery.
  7. Switch ON the ignition.
  8. Adjust the position of the linear switch so that the selector "N" position graphic illuminates. Tighten the four screws to 0.7-1 Nm.
  9. Move the gear selector to "R" to confirm that the "R" position graphic illuminates.
  10. Check that the engine will start when the gear selector is in the "N" and "P" positions, but not in any other position.
  11. Move the gear selector to "N".
  12. Switch OFF the ignition.
  13. Disconnect the battery.
  14. Install the console assembly. See FLOOR CONSOLE for 2001 or FLOOR CONSOLE for 2002-03.
  15. Install the console finisher veneer panel. See FLOOR CONSOLE FINISH PANEL for 2001 or FLOOR CONSOLE FINISH PANEL for 2002-03.
  16. Install the "J"gate surround. See SELECTOR LEVER GATE FINISH PANEL  .
  17. Reconnect battery.
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