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Side indicator positioned
Side indicator positioned
0 2023/09/11 00:30:28
Due to the extremely restricted space behind the bumper on my left rear (this is because of the CD changer), I had to come up with an idea of how to hold the nut in position while I insert the bolt: See above: As there is not enough space to hold the nut with 2 fingers, I taped the nut to ONE finger. That worked out alright. ON the right rear there is more space.
Due to the extremely restricted space behind the bumper on my left rear (this is because of the CD changer), I had to come up with an idea of how to hold the nut in position while I insert the bolt: See above: As there is not enough space to hold the nut with 2 fingers, I taped the nut to ONE finger. That worked out alright. ON the right rear there is more space.
0 2023/09/11 00:30:26
Matching bolt & nut for the 5mm hole.
Matching bolt & nut for the 5mm hole.
0 2023/09/11 00:30:24
SO this is the thin cable fed thru the dust flaps. I soldered the cable into the "T10" connector of the side indicators and then covered this with shrink tube.
SO this is the thin cable fed thru the dust flaps. I soldered the cable into the "T10" connector of the side indicators and then covered this with shrink tube.
0 2023/09/11 00:30:22
The CD-Changer in my S-Type is in the boot on the left. It is blocking proper access to the "dust flaps" (seen here behind the aperture). Hence, I used a bit of wire (the arrow points at it) to guide a thin bit of electric cable past those dust flaps. A fairly thin cable does not disturb those dust flaps too much. If the cable is too thick, it holds the flaps open and you'd get more dust into the boot.
The CD-Changer in my S-Type is in the boot on the left. It is blocking proper access to the "dust flaps" (seen here behind the aperture). Hence, I used a bit of wire (the arrow points at it) to guide a thin bit of electric cable past those dust flaps. A fairly thin cable does not disturb those dust flaps too much. If the cable is too thick, it holds the flaps open and you'd get more dust into the boot.
0 2023/09/11 00:30:20
That metal part is used to extend the length of the side indicator to match the aperture in the S-Type, where the reflector was. Black roofing silicone is doing the trick. Next I need to mark very precisely the 5mm hole, which needs to be drilled (see part with hole 3 pictures below).
That metal part is used to extend the length of the side indicator to match the aperture in the S-Type, where the reflector was. Black roofing silicone is doing the trick. Next I need to mark very precisely the 5mm hole, which needs to be drilled (see part with hole 3 pictures below).
0 2023/09/11 00:30:18
I cut a bit of cardboard to size to produce a template which then let me cut off the right size of a bit of sheet metal (it was roofing sheet metal)
I cut a bit of cardboard to size to produce a template which then let me cut off the right size of a bit of sheet metal (it was roofing sheet metal)
0 2023/09/11 00:30:15
Using a little file and a cutter knife to reduce the thickness of the black bit of plastic behind the bumper in position, where the shortened clip (see picture right above) will latch in. As is, the thickness of bumper plus black plastic behind bumper is a tad too much.
Using a little file and a cutter knife to reduce the thickness of the black bit of plastic behind the bumper in position, where the shortened clip (see picture right above) will latch in. As is, the thickness of bumper plus black plastic behind bumper is a tad too much.
0 2023/09/11 00:30:11
In detail: a bit of the plastic clip removed
In detail: a bit of the plastic clip removed
0 2023/09/11 00:30:09
That's a side indicator from a Jaguar X-Type. Modifications: Where the arrow points at I removed the front bit of a plastic clip, plus I removed that stud in the red circle.
That's a side indicator from a Jaguar X-Type. Modifications: Where the arrow points at I removed the front bit of a plastic clip, plus I removed that stud in the red circle.
0 2023/09/11 00:30:06
That's a reflector removed - this will give you a good idea, where to squeeze to get them out.
That's a reflector removed - this will give you a good idea, where to squeeze to get them out.
0 2023/09/11 00:30:04
If you squeeze the plastic-clips of the reflectors from behind the bumper as bit (it is not difficult to get there with your arm from underneath the car), it is quite easy to remove them.
If you squeeze the plastic-clips of the reflectors from behind the bumper as bit (it is not difficult to get there with your arm from underneath the car), it is quite easy to remove them.
0 2023/09/11 00:30:01
Orange side-reflectors... - ugly as!
Orange side-reflectors... - ugly as!
0 2023/09/11 00:29:57
0 2023/09/06 23:07:03
...and this is the fixing mechanism of the S-Type ext. mirror (2004). While the mirror look the same from outside, the fixing mechanisms differs, which make them non-interchangeable. Maybe, if you apply some drastic measures, it would be possible to interchange them, but I would not want to try that. I also cannot se a way to re-use the "base" with fixing points and attach it to the mirror of the other model. Sadly. (I took the picture above from the internet).
...and this is the fixing mechanism of the S-Type ext. mirror (2004). While the mirror look the same from outside, the fixing mechanisms differs, which make them non-interchangeable. Maybe, if you apply some drastic measures, it would be possible to interchange them, but I would not want to try that. I also cannot se a way to re-use the "base" with fixing points and attach it to the mirror of the other model. Sadly. (I took the picture above from the internet).
0 2023/09/01 04:22:55
And as you can see, I placed a bit of rubber seal over the torn section. It is the same rubber seal I used already to fix the weather-strips to the left and right of the windscreen.
And as you can see, I placed a bit of rubber seal over the torn section. It is the same rubber seal I used already to fix the weather-strips to the left and right of the windscreen.
0 2023/09/01 04:19:13
Back to the torn rubber seal: I removed 50% of that torn lip - the remainder was still pretty damaged.
Back to the torn rubber seal: I removed 50% of that torn lip - the remainder was still pretty damaged.
0 2023/09/01 04:19:08
I noticed that the lower part of the rubber seal was utterly porous, dry, ripped apart into pieces and in dire need of attention. - But for now a little comparison so this is the fixing mechanism of the X-Type ext. mirror (2004), and...
I noticed that the lower part of the rubber seal was utterly porous, dry, ripped apart into pieces and in dire need of attention. - But for now a little comparison so this is the fixing mechanism of the X-Type ext. mirror (2004), and...
0 2023/09/01 04:19:04
So I assume that it was not really necessary to remove the mirror to remove the surface, which needed repainting, as this part seems to come off easily without removing the mirror, but removing the mirror was not in vain...:
So I assume that it was not really necessary to remove the mirror to remove the surface, which needed repainting, as this part seems to come off easily without removing the mirror, but removing the mirror was not in vain...:
0 2023/09/01 04:19:01
I is probably quite easy to then take apart the mirror into its components as you can see them here - I would not know, as the mirror dismantled itself when it crashed onto the concrete - but as I wrote: I could not see any damage, and it should be quite easy to clip all those parts together again. There are 2 little motors in the "circle" for mirror adjust and there are 2 electrical connections to the mirror glass, which I assume is an electric auto-tinting function in case you get blinded from
I is probably quite easy to then take apart the mirror into its components as you can see them here - I would not know, as the mirror dismantled itself when it crashed onto the concrete - but as I wrote: I could not see any damage, and it should be quite easy to clip all those parts together again. There are 2 little motors in the "circle" for mirror adjust and there are 2 electrical connections to the mirror glass, which I assume is an electric auto-tinting function in case you get blinded from
0 2023/09/01 04:18:57
Pulling off the door trim just a little bit more you will be able to the the electric connector. I pulled the connector out of the door, and then disconnected the connector by first pull up the red latch and then pushing in a black latch, which was hidden under the red latch. Now here is the thing: I did remove the nut holding the mirror before, and as soon as I disconnected the connector the mirror smashed down onto the concrete - but I was lucky: Nothing damaged! This is why you remove the nut
Pulling off the door trim just a little bit more you will be able to the the electric connector. I pulled the connector out of the door, and then disconnected the connector by first pull up the red latch and then pushing in a black latch, which was hidden under the red latch. Now here is the thing: I did remove the nut holding the mirror before, and as soon as I disconnected the connector the mirror smashed down onto the concrete - but I was lucky: Nothing damaged! This is why you remove the nut
0 2023/09/01 04:18:53
The rest of the magic is done with a small pair of pliers bending each of the four "lips" back on the inside and towards the front on the outside. Then they came off. Note about the NUT: LEAVE IT ON FOR NOW!
The rest of the magic is done with a small pair of pliers bending each of the four "lips" back on the inside and towards the front on the outside. Then they came off. Note about the NUT: LEAVE IT ON FOR NOW!
0 2023/09/01 04:18:49
And the method I came up with to remove the two rings is shown here: Pushing a screwdriver as lever under the rings guided by the cutter knife. This will lift off the rings a little bit
And the method I came up with to remove the two rings is shown here: Pushing a screwdriver as lever under the rings guided by the cutter knife. This will lift off the rings a little bit
0 2023/09/01 04:18:47
At the front the door trim also needs to be pulled out at the top just a little bit. After removing the frame you see 1 nut and 2 odd things: Metal rings attached to plastic pins. I knew that it would be very easy to accidentally damage those plastic pins...
At the front the door trim also needs to be pulled out at the top just a little bit. After removing the frame you see 1 nut and 2 odd things: Metal rings attached to plastic pins. I knew that it would be very easy to accidentally damage those plastic pins...
0 2023/09/01 04:18:44
To remove the ext. mirror, one needs to be able to access the points, where it is fixed. And those points are hidden under that "triangle" inside, which on other cars is just that, a "triangle", but on the X-Type it is one part with the complete inner plastic frame. I pulled out the inner door trim just a little bit after removing that screw (hidden under a plastic cap behind the grip, where you grab the door to close it. Then I pulled off the "frame" starting at the left lower corner.
To remove the ext. mirror, one needs to be able to access the points, where it is fixed. And those points are hidden under that "triangle" inside, which on other cars is just that, a "triangle", but on the X-Type it is one part with the complete inner plastic frame. I pulled out the inner door trim just a little bit after removing that screw (hidden under a plastic cap behind the grip, where you grab the door to close it. Then I pulled off the "frame" starting at the left lower corner.
0 2023/09/01 04:18:39
0 2023/09/01 04:18:34
...the utlimate pic.
...the utlimate pic.
0 2023/08/25 05:14:26
...the pre-ultimate pic.
...the pre-ultimate pic.
0 2023/08/25 05:14:24
I just love it.
I just love it.
0 2023/08/25 05:14:22
That's before I cut the excess material out.
That's before I cut the excess material out.
0 2023/08/25 05:14:20
It looks seriously good, this faux suede beige headliner material. After application I obviously had to cut all the required little holes for the bolts to come and the big one for the sun-roof. Leave enough spare material around the sun-roof opening as you will have to fold it up there. It takes a bit of time.
It looks seriously good, this faux suede beige headliner material. After application I obviously had to cut all the required little holes for the bolts to come and the big one for the sun-roof. Leave enough spare material around the sun-roof opening as you will have to fold it up there. It takes a bit of time.
0 2023/08/25 05:14:18
There is only one possible order of assembly of those 4 parts and the back-tray - you'll figure it out (I forgot already).
There is only one possible order of assembly of those 4 parts and the back-tray - you'll figure it out (I forgot already).
0 2023/08/25 05:14:16
I left the fabric on the rear tray, as I would not be able to change it without damaging it (stupid design again with those moulded-in plastic vents). But the four parts to the left and right received new fabric.
I left the fabric on the rear tray, as I would not be able to change it without damaging it (stupid design again with those moulded-in plastic vents). But the four parts to the left and right received new fabric.
0 2023/08/25 05:14:14
I marked up, where I need to spray adhesive - on both sides again. Starting from the rear. Replacing the 3 broken clips in the rear was tricky, but I found a solution. And I started with the adh. spray from the rear.
I marked up, where I need to spray adhesive - on both sides again. Starting from the rear. Replacing the 3 broken clips in the rear was tricky, but I found a solution. And I started with the adh. spray from the rear.
0 2023/08/25 05:14:12
In the front I poked a little hole thru the centre of headliner, where I will have to cut a big hole anyway for the sunroof - in the back I used strings connecting the broom-sticks on the outside.
In the front I poked a little hole thru the centre of headliner, where I will have to cut a big hole anyway for the sunroof - in the back I used strings connecting the broom-sticks on the outside.
0 2023/08/25 05:14:10
It will not surprise that gravity wants to pull the headliner down giving me grievances to attached it somehow to the roof from inside. Thus, you can see my solution for this problem: I needed something like 4 garden-rakes or brooms/broom-sticks (one under the headliner, one on top of the roof, connected with ropes - and that in front and back.
It will not surprise that gravity wants to pull the headliner down giving me grievances to attached it somehow to the roof from inside. Thus, you can see my solution for this problem: I needed something like 4 garden-rakes or brooms/broom-sticks (one under the headliner, one on top of the roof, connected with ropes - and that in front and back.
0 2023/08/25 05:14:07
At that stage I need a "little helper" pushing, while I was pulling.
At that stage I need a "little helper" pushing, while I was pulling.
0 2023/08/25 05:14:05
But I realized that it works, when I cunningly feed it into the car coming from the front - specifically from underneath the front passenger door.
But I realized that it works, when I cunningly feed it into the car coming from the front - specifically from underneath the front passenger door.
0 2023/08/25 05:14:03
When I pulled the liner out of the car, I pulled it out by the rear left (passenger) door. All the seats were removed. But as you saw before, the headliner was in a pretty collapsed condition (esp. as I have a sunroof). In the restored condition it was now too big to get in there again.
When I pulled the liner out of the car, I pulled it out by the rear left (passenger) door. All the seats were removed. But as you saw before, the headliner was in a pretty collapsed condition (esp. as I have a sunroof). In the restored condition it was now too big to get in there again.
0 2023/08/25 05:14:01
That's a wrap...
That's a wrap...
0 2023/08/25 05:13:58