A/T - Illumination Module J-gate Gasket Available

307-07

DATE 06/98
Amended 08/01

V8 XJ Series/XK

MODEL
1997-2001 MY XK Range
1998-2001 MY V8 XJ Series

VIN





Refer to bulletin chart

Damaged J-gate Gasket - Available Separately - Repair Procedure

Remove and destroy Bulletin 307-07, dated 6/98. Replace with this Bulletin
The procedure has been rewritten

Issue:

To address customer complaints of the Illumination Module Gasket deterioration, a new gasket has been introduced. The new gasket part number LNC 6197AA, was introduced immediately after the above VIN ranges. The new gasket, should be used when replacing the old gasket

Action:

On vehicles within the above VIN range, remove and replace Illumination Module Gasket as follows:

REPLACING J-GATE ILLUMINATION MODULE GASKET

1. Open the luggage compartment.

2. Remove battery cover and disconnect battery.

3. Open the hood and place covers over the fenders.

4. Remove range selector illumination module (JTIS CD-ROM, section: 307-05A, SRO 44.15.14).

5. Remove the access screw for the selector interlock emergency release, from the front face of the module.

6. Turn the module over and remove the brush disc.

7. Remove illumination module top cover securing screws.

8. Unclip and remove top cover.

9. On supercharged vehicles, remove the circuit board by lifting it clear of the mounting lugs tilting it and sliding it out of the body. Use care with the blue rubber covered bulbs as these are easily damaged.

Note:
On NA units, the microswitch holds the circuit board in. Leave the microswitch in place using care not to damage it.





10. On all vehicles, remove the gasket from the bottom first (Illustration 1).

11. To install the new gasket, the central part should be fitted first, starting at the bottom and feeding all the way round. Note that the new gasket is a tighter fit than the old item.

12. On supercharged vehicles, install circuit board into body. Use care with the blue covered bulbs as these are easily damaged.

13. On all vehicles, install top cover.

14. Install the illumination module top cover securing screws.

15. Turn module over and install brush disc.

16. Install selector lever emergency release access screw into the face of the module.

17. Install the range selector illumination module. (See JTIS CD-ROM section: 307-05A, SRO 44.15.14)

18. Reconnect battery, install battery cover (See JTIS CD-ROM, section: 414-01, SRO 86.15.15) reset the radio and the clock.





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