Bulb change clock X308
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01-01-2018, 08:33 AM
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01-01-2018, 09:13 AM
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Its not hard, its just a bit stiffer since its the panel rarely needed to be removed. If you don't already have them, you can get a set of plastic panel removers from most any tool store.
I've always had to pry mine up a bit just enough to get it to clear the wood and swing enough so I wouldn't have to remove the dash gauge one. As a matter of fact I have to do that soon to replace my bulb when it arrives.
I've always had to pry mine up a bit just enough to get it to clear the wood and swing enough so I wouldn't have to remove the dash gauge one. As a matter of fact I have to do that soon to replace my bulb when it arrives.
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01-01-2018, 09:53 AM
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Oh, you have to pull up a panel, its just easier to do the passenger side, since if you do the gauge side, you have to put the key in to get the steering column down to remove it. Then you have to listen to that incessant dinging while the key is engaged. The panel may come all the way off with little effort, but the tangs do hold tight usually.
For the gauge side, I have to bring it up just a tad, without having to move the steering, to get the clock casing to swing free.
Your biggest concern will to be a bit gentle (but forceful) working any of the panels off. Your dealing with a 18 yr old car after all. The metal tab overlays don't give over the years as opposed to the plastic insert they go into.
For the gauge side, I have to bring it up just a tad, without having to move the steering, to get the clock casing to swing free.
Your biggest concern will to be a bit gentle (but forceful) working any of the panels off. Your dealing with a 18 yr old car after all. The metal tab overlays don't give over the years as opposed to the plastic insert they go into.
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Here's a post from recent to help guide you some more... https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ations-191955/
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01-01-2018, 03:21 PM
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It really is not difficult, just needs some care.
Did mine a week ago, was afraid for the airbag panel, but the left part of it just popped out, just a bit more force (but nothing exceptional).
Keeping the plastics in one piece is a much harder task, my center vent lost most taps, it just crumbled apart.
And get the battery off for a while before you do so, I think Jaguar advises a minute.
Did mine a week ago, was afraid for the airbag panel, but the left part of it just popped out, just a bit more force (but nothing exceptional).
Keeping the plastics in one piece is a much harder task, my center vent lost most taps, it just crumbled apart.
And get the battery off for a while before you do so, I think Jaguar advises a minute.
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01-01-2018, 03:55 PM
Hi. I did approach it from the Gauge Side tonight,and it worked out just fine. Fortunately nothing crumpled like in your case. Sorry for that.The only thing was that the centerpart which inhibits the clock had to be bend a little in order to reach the clips and the connector. It felt, it didn’t want to come out behind the Deploy Panel wich actually was fastened very solid. Didn’t dare to force it more as I did.I had to change some bulbs in the Gauge as well, so the Gauge had to come off anyways.Cleaned every connector with some Electric Cleanerafter having some spooky flickering in the Fog-Switch. Maybe that will go away by doing that. Will see.Didn’t order the bulb for the Clock yet but that I will do tomorrow.Thx for sharing!
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Don't be afraid of that panel, remember, its made to come flying off and it has a tether strap on so as not to kill the passenger when deploying. 
XK's Unlimited has the clock bulbs at the best price I've found, but they require a $25 order minimum. Thank goodness I needed a few other bulbs to cover that.
XK's Unlimited has the clock bulbs at the best price I've found, but they require a $25 order minimum. Thank goodness I needed a few other bulbs to cover that.
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06-13-2018, 05:47 PM
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I got a new center vent w/ all tabs intact. I need to remove the non-functioning clock & use my current one. How does this come out of the vent housing ? I don't want destroy any more plastic if possible lol.
I see white tabs but they will not budge & the black plastic is thin I can already envision damage.
I see white tabs but they will not budge & the black plastic is thin I can already envision damage.
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06-13-2018, 07:08 PM
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Well see the new vent's clock is inoperable so I have to use my current clock, oh the joy !
I can't even get the damned plug to release from the old clock to remove it lol. I may just pay someone to do this. The annoyance factor has been outweighing the pleasure factor here lately. So now I sit with wood removed & the center vent hanging by the clock wiring backwards lol.
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Its a patience thing KC, I literally just did this myself 2 months ago and had the exact same thing happen. Found a nice all tabbed vent with a not so hot clock. Like Eric said, its tabbed and you have to work it a bit because they are tight holding the case in. If you want to just remove the white part holding the mechanism, you can do that also.
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06-14-2018, 06:04 PM
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Well I got the plug out. The tiny button you push was half inserted & had to be pried to open w/ a watch screwdriver. Now the lone cracked piece of my wood/ the passenger air bag is being beyond stubborn, I cannot get it to budge. I do not want to turn the fine hairline already present crack into a major one.
I did find the source of my deteriorating foam debris though, it's not the foam back in the system, but the foam that was in between the vent's directional doors, it was powder like & mostly missing. The other foam looks good & in tact.
Now I have to figure a way to remove my fragile air bag veneer.
I did find the source of my deteriorating foam debris though, it's not the foam back in the system, but the foam that was in between the vent's directional doors, it was powder like & mostly missing. The other foam looks good & in tact.
Now I have to figure a way to remove my fragile air bag veneer.
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06-14-2018, 06:32 PM
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You will not need to remove the whole airbag panel, just cracking (??
) the left side 1/2 inch open will do the trick.
The airbag panel is much tighter than the other panels, but also relative thick, so you can use some force without damage (as long as you watch out not damaging the veneer).
I did mine with a normal plastic removal tool, but I should not shy away from using a large screwdriver and a rag.
Just use the removal tool between the screwdriver and the panel for protection, and be careful where to push the screwdriver against.
) the left side 1/2 inch open will do the trick.The airbag panel is much tighter than the other panels, but also relative thick, so you can use some force without damage (as long as you watch out not damaging the veneer).
I did mine with a normal plastic removal tool, but I should not shy away from using a large screwdriver and a rag.
Just use the removal tool between the screwdriver and the panel for protection, and be careful where to push the screwdriver against.
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06-14-2018, 07:57 PM
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You will not need to remove the whole airbag panel, just cracking (??) the left side 1/2 inch open will do the trick.
The airbag panel is much tighter than the other panels, but also relative thick, so you can use some force without damage (as long as you watch out not damaging the veneer).
I did mine with a normal plastic removal tool, but I should not shy away from using a large screwdriver and a rag.
Just use the removal tool between the screwdriver and the panel for protection, and be careful where to push the screwdriver against.
) the left side 1/2 inch open will do the trick.The airbag panel is much tighter than the other panels, but also relative thick, so you can use some force without damage (as long as you watch out not damaging the veneer).
I did mine with a normal plastic removal tool, but I should not shy away from using a large screwdriver and a rag.
Just use the removal tool between the screwdriver and the panel for protection, and be careful where to push the screwdriver against.