XK-8 Coupe (X100) V8-4.0L (AJ26) (1998)
Seat Cover: Customer Interest
Front Seat Cover - Works Loose at Back
501-25
DATE
9/98
XK8
MODEL
1997-98 MY
XK8 Range
VIN
001001-025903
Loose Squab Cover - Front Seats - Install Additional Clips
Issue:
Some 1997-98 MY XK8 vehicles within the above VIN range may experience the seat squab cover working loose from its anchorage in the back panel.
This condition can be repaired by reworking the seat squab cover attachment to the back panel, as detailed.
From VIN 25904, a new strengthened trim clip was used which can be retrofitted on seats where the cover is working loose.
Action:
In case of a customer complaint of a loose front seat squab cover on an XK8 vehicle within the above VIN range, modify the seat as described in this
bulletin.
A typical tool for the removal of the cover clips, such as Snap-On Tools no. A173A, is shown in Illustration 1. The tool must be tapered and smooth
enough to probe beneath a clip to lift it out of the channel and also to partially compress the clip to release its tangs from the squab back cover facing
material.
ADDING ADDITIONAL SECURING CLIPS
Starting at one lower corner, carefully pry each trim clip in turn until the entire squab cover is free from the channel in the back panel.
Note:
The clips must be removed carefully to avoid damaging the facing material.