Automatic Window Control Switch: Removal

2002 Jaguar XK8 2D CoupeSECTION Removal
  1. Turn ignition key to position II.
  2. Motor door glass to fully raised position.
  3. Turn ignition key to position O.
  4. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE .
  5. Remove door casing for access. Refer to DOOR TRIM PANEL .
  6. Remove door primary water shedder. Refer to EXTERIOR DRIVER DOOR HANDLE .
  7. Position PVC secondary water shedder for access.
  8. Remove door latch assembly from vehicle. Refer to DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR .
  9. Slacken and remove latch assembly cover securing screw.
    Fig 1: Removing Latch Assembly Cover Securing Screw
    G03158532Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  10. Release cover to latch inner locating boss and remove cover.
    Fig 2: Releasing Cover To Latch Inner Locating Boss
    G03158533Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  11. Release door glass drop switch securing tangs and remove switch from latch assembly.
    Fig 3: Releasing Door Glass Drop Switch
    G03158534Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  12. Remove and discard switch harness securing tape
  13. Remove harness multiplug pin protector and using special tool MS.1540, release switch terminal pins from multiplug.
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