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Interesting, I'll have to look at mine.
First guess is that it is clipped on the edge of the body, and pulling outward (with the window down) might align it. I don't see any mention of the chrome trim in the workshop manual.
Thank you for your response and checking your vehicle.
Inspecting the door alignment to the rear wing, its a really nice fit, metal to metal and gap.
The actual short piece of Chrome trim is slightly inward at both the door end and at the rear end to the convertible roof cover, hence my initial thoughts the trim requires moving slightly outwards (parallel) along the whole length rather than just at the door end.
Thanks again,
If anybody has the knowledge or experience to refit or adjust how the chrome trim is actually fitted, clips / adjustment etc, I think that would really help . . .
Not sure if lowering all the windows to gain access (or if other panels require removing) and seeing if the trim would gently push outwards to re-align
Just get back to you, my trim is 'almost' perfectly aligned, maybe off by 1mm, or less. Not something that is readily visible.
If it bothers you, I'd ask at a body shop that works on Jags, to see if it can be moved outward without damage.
Is there any movement in the trim itself? Is it possible that the trim may be held on by adhesive?
On my former 2005 Super V8, the rear door trim was out of alignment and applying pressure by hand put it back in alignment. The solution was to remove the door card, remove the trim and re-adhere the trim.
I'm only speculating, so grain of salt. In your pic, the trim does appear to be lifting up as well.
Hi, that piece moves on my 07 sometimes, the front comes up and requires a push down to make it line up with the door trim, feels like a "soft" attachment. She is all wrapped up now, but I believe it happens when the top goes up, which is not very often, and sits on the back of it.. only happens on the RHS.. Have not been brave enough to take it off so cannot help you with your issue, but do hope that you post the solution.
Good luck
Trevor T
I was hoping somebody on the forum may have the experience of either removing, replacing or re-fitting this chrome trim, didn't want to force and cause any damage
Their is a Jag specialist in the area, will pop in and ask the question, failing that, maybe a call to the dealership
I was hoping somebody on the forum may have the experience of either removing, replacing or re-fitting this chrome trim, didn't want to force and cause any damage
Their is a Jag specialist in the area, will pop in and ask the question, failing that, maybe a call to the dealership
Will post outcome,
Thanks again . . .
In a 'related thread' that shows up under this thread on my phone, although it's for a different model (XJ -X308), the chrome is said to be glued on.
It's likely done the same way here.
See:
Chrome trim: Glue or adhesive tape?
(Guess the link didn't paste from my phone, but you could search for it.)
I just took the car down from the lift getting ready to go play a round of golf. It's 65* already and expects to hit 75* and some of our golf courses are just starting to open. OK so I just checked the trim and on the right side it aligns very well but on the left side it looks just about the same as the picture in this post. But until I saw this post I didn't see this and now seeing it I don't consider it to be an issue that I would want corrected. OK out to the course for my 11:30 tee time.