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Engine - Installation: Installation

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    NOTE: Use high-temperature grease meeting Jaguar specification.
  1. Apply a thin layer of high-temperature grease to the centering spigot bore on the torque converter.
    GJ0002034Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    2. CAUTION: Make sure the torque converter hub is correctly installed to the oil pump drive gear throughout the installation procedure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
  2. Install the engine using a suitable hydraulic lift.
    3. CAUTION: Make sure that the torque converter is free to rotate. Failure to follow these instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
  3. Install two opposing engine to automatic gearbox retaining bolts.
    GJ0002036Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Install the retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm.
    GJ0002035Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Install the retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm.
    GJ0002034Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    6. CAUTION: Do not support the automatic gearbox on the fluid pan. Failure to follow these instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
  6. Lower the engine on to the engine mounts.
    • Remove the automatic gearbox support.
    GJ0002033Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Connect the electrical connector.
    GJ0002032Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  8. Attach the electrical connector.
    • Tighten the retaining nut.
    GJ0002031Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  9. Connect the pipe.
    GJ0002030Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    10. NOTE: Uncap the exposed ports.
  10. Install new air conditioning line O-ring seals.
    • Lubricate the new 0-ring with A/C refrigerant oil.
  11. Clean off any oil residue that may contain A/C system fluorescent dye.
    GJ0002029Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  12. Remove the front engine lifting bracket.
    GJ0002028Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  13. Install the retaining bolt.
    GJ0002027Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  14. Remove the rear engine lifting bracket.
    GJ0002026Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    15. NOTE: The electrical connector retaining bolt remains captive in the electrical connector.
  15. Connect the electrical connector.
    • Tighten the retaining bolt.
    GJ0002025Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  16. Connect the pipe.
    GJ0002024Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  17. Connect the coolant hose.
    GJ0002023Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  18. Connect the coolant hoses.
  19. Connect the fuel line. Refer to Fuel System - General Information .
    20. NOTE: Uncap the exposed ports.
  20. Install new air conditioning line O-ring seals.
    • Lubricate the new O-ring with A/C refrigerant oil.
    GJ0002022Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    21. NOTE: Uncap the exposed ports.
  21. Connect the air conditioning line.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm.
  22. Clean off any oil residue that may contain A/C system fluorescent dye.
    GJ0002021Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    23. CAUTION: If power steering fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
    NOTE: Uncap the exposed ports.
  23. Connect the power steering pump line.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm.
    GJ0002020Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    24. CAUTION: If power steering fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
    NOTE: Uncap the exposed ports.
  24. Connect the power steering reservoir hose.
  25. Raise the vehicle.
    GJ0002019Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    26. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar
  26. Install the engine mount retaining bolt.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm.
    GJ0002018Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  27. Attach the generator cable.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm.
    GJ0002017Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  28. Reposition the generator cable cover.
    GJ0002037Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  29. Attach the starter motor cable.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm.
    GJ0002038Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  30. Attach the starter motor cable.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm.
    GJ0002015Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  31. Reposition the starter motor cable cover.
    GJ0002014Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  32. Install the retaining bolts.
    • Install the mount bracket.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm.
    GJ0002013Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  33. Install the retaining bolts.
    • Install the mount bracket.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm.
    GJ0002012Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  34. Install the retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm.
    GJ0002011Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  35. Install the retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm.
    • Rotate the torque converter to gain access to the remaining bolts.
    GJ0002010Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  36. Install the rubber access cover.
    GJ0002039Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  37. Install the retaining bolt.
    1. Attach the transmission fluid cooler tubes to the automatic transmission.
    2. Install the retaining plate.
    3. Install the retaining bolt.
    4. Tighten to 23 Nm.
    GJ0002008Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  38. Install the transmission heat shield.
    GJ0002007Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  39. Detach the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
  40. Install the catalytic converters. Refer to Exhaust System .
  41. Install the radiator. Refer to Engine Cooling or Supercharger Cooling .
  42. Carry out the A/C system evacuation and charging procedure. Refer to Climate Control System - General Information .
  43. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Steering System - General Information .
  44. Carry out a transmission fluid level check. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK - GENERAL PROCEDURES .
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