XJR (X308) V8-4.0L SC (AJ26) (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 303-S701
Date: 040101
Recall - EGR Pipe Replacement
303-S701
V8 XJ Series
DATE 01/01
Amended 01/04
MODEL
1998-99 MY
XJR
VIN
812256-878717
Check Engine MIL Illuminated/Excess Engine Noise - Replace Cracked EGR Transfer Pipe - Service Action S701
Remove and destroy Bulletin 303-S701 dated 01101. Replace with this Bulletin.
Revisions are shown with black bars and asterisks.
ISSUE:
* This Service Action is being reissued due to low completion rates. As a result, Jaguar will be contacting customers directly.* Some 1998-99 MY XJR
vehicles within the above VIN range may experience illumination of the check engine light and/or customer complaints of excess engine noise. This
condition can be caused by a cracked EGR transfer pipe.
Action:
In order to reduce potential customer complaints the EGR transfer pipe must be replaced on all vehicles within the above VIN range at the next service
opportunity or in case of a customer concern.
EGR PIPE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
1.
Open the hood and place covers over the fenders.
2.
Remove the air intake duct mass air flow sensor and air cleaner as an assembly.
3.
Loosen and remove the fasteners securing the EGR transfer pipe to the EGR valve (Illustration 1).
4.
Reposition the EGR transfer pipe for access to the gasket.
5.
Remove the gasket from between the EGR transfer pipe flange and EGR valve.