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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJAGUAR2002XK8 2D COUPEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWSGLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMSREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONWINDSHIELD GLASSREMOVAL

2002 Jaguar XK8 2D Coupe

Windshield Glass: Removal

2002 Jaguar XK8 2D CoupeSECTION Removal

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE .
Remove interior mirror. Refer to INTERIOR MIRROR or AUTO-DIMMING INTERIOR MIRROR .
Remove wiper arm and blade assembly. Refer to WIPER PIVOT ARM .
Remove plenum chamber cover. Refer to COWL VENT SCREEN .
If heated windshield is fitted:
- Disconnect LH power supply cable from connector located on secondary bulkhead.
Fig 1: Disconnecting LH Power Supply Cable
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If heated windshield is fitted:
- Disconnect RH power supply cable from connector located on secondary bulkhead.
Fig 2: Disconnecting RH Power Supply Cable
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Slacken and remove RH water deflector securing bolt and remove deflector.

Fig 3: Removing RH Water Deflector Securing Bolt
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Slacken and remove LH water deflector securing bolt and remove deflector.

Fig 4: Removing LH Water Deflector Securing Bolt
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Remove windshield finisher. Refer to WINDSHIELD MOULDING .
Marking the positions with masking tape, remove windshield finisher securing clips from edge of glass.
Remove each A post upper trim by carefully easing the three spring clips free.

Fig 5: Removing A Post Upper Trim
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Remove roof console. Refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE .
Remove sun visors. Refer to SUN VISOR .
Apply suitable protective tape around windshield aperture to protect paintwork.

Fig 6: Applying Suitable Protective Tape Around Windshield Aperture To Protect Paintwork
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Apply suitable protective tape around leading edge of headlining.

Fig 7: Applying Suitable Protective Tape Around Leading Edge Of Headlining
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Prepare cheese wire and cutting handle.
- Position cutting handle central tube fully upwards in handle.
- Cut a suitable length of cheese wire 42-001A-01 and pass one end through handle tube and locating aperture.
- Move cutting handle central tube downwards to secure cheese wire.
Using a suitable long bladed tool, penetrate Betaseal approximately 6in (150mm) from top of one A post.

Fig 8: Penetrating Betaseal
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Remove tool, pass free end of cheese wire through penetration and fit second cutting handle.

Fig 9: Passing Free End Of Cheese Wire Through Penetration
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Place a suitable protective sheet over fascia and place a protecting board over sheet.
With assistance and exercising care at corners to avoid damaging paintwork, cut around windshield commencing downwards and along the bottom.

Fig 10: Cutting Around Windshield
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Fit lifting handles to glass and with assistance lift windshield clear of vehicle and place on cloth covered bench.

Fig 11: Lifting Glass From Vehicle
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Remove lifting handles from glass.
Remove cheese wire cutter from windshield aperture, remove cutting handles and discard cheese wire.
Remove protective board from fascia, leaving protective sheet in position.
Exercising care not to damage paintwork, use vibroknife to remove residual sealant from body flange.

Fig 12: Removing Residual Sealant From Body Flange
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Remove protective cloth from fascia.
Remove protective tape from windshield aperture flange.