add a 4th interior grab handle
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I randomly got the idea the other day to add a 4th grab handle to my interior. the holes you need are in the bodyshell, the only challenge is cutting holes in the trim panel.
My steps:
1. use masking tape to approximate where you need to cut
2. measure the size of the needed holes (about 3cm wide and 1.5cm tall)-this is based on the hole size in the passenger side trim
3. use a pen to mark your approximate cut area
4. use a box cutter to cut out a square of the 'leather' trim that covers the a pillar panel
5. use a drill with a rather large bit and files to square out the hole
6. done: re-install panel and screw in the handle
![](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xj-xj8-xjr-x308-27/43377-add-4th-interior-grab-handle-58f67bdc-9a68-4649-a206-8e7f679c72b9-12499-0000062ef56169b7_zps1ba81602.jpg?dateline=1369008313)
my hole cuts weren't perfect the first time, I had to go back and trim out some more plastic.
![](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xj-xj8-xjr-x308-27/43378-add-4th-interior-grab-handle-93438134-0edf-40c7-b4c8-0ad03b5748fa-12499-0000062effa441a4_zpsa5dd06d3.jpg?dateline=1369008313)
done: I bet I'm one of the only X308s with 4 grab handles!
My steps:
1. use masking tape to approximate where you need to cut
2. measure the size of the needed holes (about 3cm wide and 1.5cm tall)-this is based on the hole size in the passenger side trim
3. use a pen to mark your approximate cut area
4. use a box cutter to cut out a square of the 'leather' trim that covers the a pillar panel
5. use a drill with a rather large bit and files to square out the hole
6. done: re-install panel and screw in the handle
![](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xj-xj8-xjr-x308-27/43377-add-4th-interior-grab-handle-58f67bdc-9a68-4649-a206-8e7f679c72b9-12499-0000062ef56169b7_zps1ba81602.jpg?dateline=1369008313)
my hole cuts weren't perfect the first time, I had to go back and trim out some more plastic.
![](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xj-xj8-xjr-x308-27/43378-add-4th-interior-grab-handle-93438134-0edf-40c7-b4c8-0ad03b5748fa-12499-0000062effa441a4_zpsa5dd06d3.jpg?dateline=1369008313)
done: I bet I'm one of the only X308s with 4 grab handles!
![](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xj-xj8-xjr-x308-27/43379-add-4th-interior-grab-handle-3e37be05-dc6a-49e6-8365-9dcb849fb026-12499-0000062f0e9f48f3_zps035a8ae4.jpg?dateline=1369008313)
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Azcat (05-19-2013)
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To be honest, why have the 4th, isn't the steering wheel enough to hang onto, or have you fitted the apple iphone 'steer 4 u' app lol!
I'm glad Jaguar never fitted it drivers side as I bump my head on stuff like that. I guess it gives the other half foot rests!
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who's Jag's got high heel marks in the roof lining?
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