Hey everybody -

I am busy this weekend fixing little annoyances on my 2007 xk. I just found out that my passenger seat, chrome reclining lever [near the headrest] is snapped off. The mechanism still works though. I found this link for the part: https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuse...-RECLINE-LEVER

Question: Is this an easy swap out? Or am i looking are tearing into the seat?

It is number 16 on the exploded diagram.

As always - your input is very much appreciated.

 

It's easy and just one screw. Mine broke and I've been meaning to replace it. I think the price is around $40USD

 

michaelodonnell123,

Did you order this part? My driver's side broke and I'm trying to order a replacement but they are listed as Right side and Left side. You posted a Right side part for passenger seat (US). Was this correct? I'm assuming I need a Left side...

thanks for the clarification

 

Yes you will need the left side [drivers side]. It took me about 10 minutes to install the new one.

 

Thanks!.... kind of obvious but figured I'd just make sure before I ordered it... Yep, I got the old one off already.

A little surprised it's plastic though. Would have thought any lever part would be metal....

 

Everthying is built to a price. This is the part you need: #C2P6559: Jaguar. Recline lever. Seat Back Recliner Adjustment Handle.

You might be able to find it elsewhere cheaper.

My part >right side [passenger side was]: JAGUAR OEM 07-15 XKR Front Seat-Recline Lever Right C2P6558 ]

 

Got one off Ebay for $39, free shipping. Thanks!!

 

My passenger side one was broken off, the mechanism worked but the latch part was broken and left in the glove box. I didn't buy a new one , got some quick drying silicone adhesive and put a bit on the latch , and on the mechanism but not the part that move, pushed on a left for a few hours, works perfect since, never know it was broken.

 

Damn it mine just snapped off thanks kids

 

Same came off mine, just do as i posted above and it will work fine

 

I glued mine with Gorilla gel glue and it seemed nice and strong but when I put the screw back in it broke off again. Got to try that quick drying silicone adhesive you speak of some day.....

 

Weird i didn't even need to use the screw, the silicone i used was similar to the stuff for sticking in windscreens its call tec7 here

 

Jaguar of Las Vegas are doing them for around $40 whilst I'm at it I might order the chrome strips than go on the key fob

 

Just wanted to post as I made the DIY fix for both levers that broke off. Removal was easy by pulling up lever base and removing Phillips screw. I found holding broken stub with needle nose pliers helped when removing screw.

I used JB Weld clear 5 minute epoxy and made sure not to get too much in hole so screw would not bottom out. Found that installing screw in stub just a bit helped to maneuver and hold stup in place while epoxy set up. Also reapplied more epoxy on the outside of the base of the stub to create more surface area adhesion and added strength.

 

My drivers side broke several years ago. I repaired as above but used the gray/metal filled epoxy. ( not quick set, regular).
wj

 

Hope it is holding out. I've used the original green? to bond metal and had great results. I'll update after some use cycles. Jag will be going into winter storage soon, but I drive it every other week or so to keep things active. The seat backs do not get moved up too much as there are usually no back seat passengers... And certainly even less during winter.

 

In Texas my XK is driven 4-5 days a week, the seat back is always moved as I put my cane in the back seat area. So, several years of near daily usage. I'm satisfied.
wj

 

Just spent 30 bucks for new one...

Old one too cooked..

 

30 bucks eh? Seems like one of those “buy it and toss it in the Jag cabinet” items, both sides.

 

I've just made a repair on mine similarly except the the female part was totally cracked and useless.
I used a a piece of 5MM ABS rod cut to length, drilled and treaded the screw in.
The first attempt to just glue it in with the same JBL product didn't hold to good.
I than made another except this time i used a thread die to cut threads (male) on the male end at the base.
After the initial bond I did a second coat from the base and up along the threads, which locked it in pretty good.
Also used a plastic welder with an external 90 staple on two sides to give it a little more strength.
That was a little tricky since the heated staple only takes a couple of seconds to melt in to the pieces and not to melt into the lever side too much.
Sort of just heat the staple till it glows red and release the trigger as soon as you make contact with the stud and the flat side underside of the lever.
So far good about 2 months and it typical is used every time we get out.

FWIW based on what I was able to fine they are discontinued State side
Have not been able to locate any used ones either.
There is a third party parts supplier in the UK, https://octoclassic.com/product/jagu...2p6559-c2p6558
but the the price ($82 USD) but shipping and insurance practically triples the original price for one.
Probably a bit more palatable if you get both sides but Ill wait for now.