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Speed Control Sensor Adjustment - General Procedures

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Special Tools

Tool Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GJ0009565Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
Inclinometer 501-F007
    WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to Front Bumper Cover .
  3. CAUTION: Drive the vehicle on to a flat, level surface.
  4. Position the vehicle on a smooth level surface and settle the suspension.
    GJ0010284Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Using the special tool, check the speed sensor is level, (+/- 0.5 degree).
    GJ0010285Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. NOTE: The speed sensor has no mechanical horizontal adjustment.
    NOTE: Do not release the lock nut.
  7. Using the special tool, set the speed control sensor.
    • Rotate the vertical adjuster.
    • Adjust using an internal Torx Bit.
  8. Install the front bumper cover. Refer to Front Bumper Cover .