XJ-8 Sedan (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ26) (1998)
Sliding Roof Panel Seal: Service and Repair
SLIDING ROOF PANEL SEAL
Removal
1. Remove sliding roof trim panel for access. See: Roof and Associated Components/Sliding Roof/Sliding Roof Panel/Service and Repair
2. Remove sliding roof panel for access. See: Roof and Associated Components/Sliding Roof/Sliding Roof Panel/Service and Repair
3. Remove and discard seal from roof panel flange and thoroughly clean flange.
Installation
1. Commencing at central rear position, fit and firmly seat new seal to panel flange.
2. Ensure that the seal is evenly tensioned and free from ripples.
3. Carefully cut off any excess seal and ensure that ends butt correctly and remain central.
4. Using tool JD 200, crimp seal into position along entire length.
5. Changing commencing position slightly, repeat above step to ensure continuous crimping of seal.
6. Fit sliding roof panel. See: Roof and Associated Components/Sliding Roof/Sliding Roof Panel/Service and Repair
7. Fit sliding root trim panel.See: Roof and Associated Components/Sliding Roof/Sliding Roof Panel/Service and Repair