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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJAGUAR2006XJ (X350) V8-4.2L SCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEDOORS, HOOD AND TRUNKTRUNK / LIFTGATEADJUSTMENTS
2006 Jaguar XJ (X350) V8-4.2L SC
Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments
2006 Jaguar XJ (X350) V8-4.2L SCSECTION Adjustments
Luggage Compartment Lid Alignment
1. Reposition the luggage compartment floor covering.
2. Remove the luggage compartment trim panel lower retaining clips.
3. Remove the luggage compartment trim panel.
4. Remove the luggage compartment lid striker.
5. Remove the luggage compartment aperture seal.
6. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Remove both the luggage compartment lid gas struts
7. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Loosen the luggage compartment lid retaining bolts.
8. NOTE: Make sure the spacing between the bumper to luggage compartment lid, rear windshield to luggage compartment lid and rear fenders to luggage compartment lid are equal.
Set the luggage compartment lid to the middle of the luggage compartment aperture.
9. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Tighten the luggage compartment lid retaining bolts.
- Tighten to 18 Nm.
10. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Loosen the luggage compartment lid hinge retaining bolts.
11. NOTE: Set the alignment to 1 mm (0.04 in) lower than nominal at the middle edges of the luggage compartment lid.
Set the luggage compartment lid alignment.
12. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Tighten the luggage compartment lid hinge retaining bolts.
- Tighten to 18 Nm.
13. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Install both the luggage compartment lid gas struts.
14. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Adjust the luggage compartment lid hinge stops.
15. Install the luggage compartment aperture seal.
16. Install the luggage compartment lid striker.
- Tighten to 9 Nm.
17. Install the luggage compartment trim panel.
18. Install the luggage compartment trim panel lower retaining clips.
19. Reposition the luggage compartment floor covering.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.