XK-8 Convertible (X100) V8-4.0L (AJ26) (1997)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Passenger Door Handle
Removal
1. Ensure that door glass is fully up.
WARNING: BEFORE COMMENCING WORK WITHIN A DOOR INTERIOR, THE EARTH CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED
FROM THE BATTERY TERMINAL TO PREVENT INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE GLOBAL GLASS CLOSING
FEATURE.
2. Remove battery cover and disconnect earth lead from terminal. See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Battery Cable/Negative/Service and Repair
3. Remove door casing.
4. Remove door casing center support bracket.
Slacken and remove the two casing support bracket securing screws and remove bracket from door.
5. Remove tape securing puddle lamp harness to water shedder and reposition harness for access.
6. Carefully peel back water shedder, remove from door and place adhesive face downwards on clean dry plastic sheet.