Removing the side air vents and rear jag plinth?
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Removing the side air vents and rear jag plinth?
Currently on my 07 XKR the side vents and rear Jaguar plinth between the lights are silver. I want to get these wrapped in Matt black, so will remove them.
Has anyone done this? I want to see what I'm getting myself into before I try and do it myself and break something!
I'm looking for some easyish instructions
Has anyone done this? I want to see what I'm getting myself into before I try and do it myself and break something!
I'm looking for some easyish instructions
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I'll make a suggestion instead of answering your question directly. If I were you, I'd download the factory service manual off the internet on to your computer, or buy online the CD for the factory service manual. I've done the download from TOPIx - TOPIx
earlier this year and last week downloaded the same manual from the internet via EBAY.........JagDocs, The Source for Jaguar Documentation!
Once you do look in the section Body and Paint and then down to Front Fender Mouldings (76.10.48). Seems on the left side you'd turn the steering wheel full left turn............release the rear lower edge of the fender splash shield for access (three torx fasteners).........and the rest you can read from the manual that you download. You've probably already done this removal by this time by yourself.
http://www.jagdocs.com/index.php?mai...index&cPath=70 cost is very small for the value. I don't recommend the Topix route. Been there, done that. Noway.
earlier this year and last week downloaded the same manual from the internet via EBAY.........JagDocs, The Source for Jaguar Documentation!
Once you do look in the section Body and Paint and then down to Front Fender Mouldings (76.10.48). Seems on the left side you'd turn the steering wheel full left turn............release the rear lower edge of the fender splash shield for access (three torx fasteners).........and the rest you can read from the manual that you download. You've probably already done this removal by this time by yourself.
http://www.jagdocs.com/index.php?mai...index&cPath=70 cost is very small for the value. I don't recommend the Topix route. Been there, done that. Noway.
Last edited by Hailers; 12-01-2012 at 05:45 PM.
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I recently did both, used body filler on the "jaguar" to debagged it. and painted them both to match. the louvers will pop off, however, it is difficult to get them off without breaking the clips. I used a 2" metal spatula (used for drywall) to pop them off. if they break, you will need to replace them. start at the front, then it will slide of the black plastic vent.
the rear badge plate is very straight forward. from what i remember, there are 3 torx bolts accessible from the inside of the car. and then the edges are held down with double sided tape.
if you are mechanically inclined, both should be no problem. If not, i do not recommend doing the louvers as they can break easily.
Good Luck!
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I'm thinking Matt Titanium too, so keeps metal look and feel, but blackens it.
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BRITANNIA.............I went the internet download way and put it on my computer and then also downloaded it to a flash drive that I can carry around with me on trips.
Plus in the past I downloaded from TOPIX and printed out the whole manual and have it in folders.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Plus in the past I downloaded from TOPIX and printed out the whole manual and have it in folders.
Thanks for the suggestion.
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