Jaguar X-Type 2005 User Manual

X-TYPE

DATE

XT501-2803/05

SERVICE

Exterior Front Door Handle Hard to Open –

TECHNICAL BULLETIN

MODEL

2002 MY-ON

X-TYPE

Deflection Of Link Rod –

VIN

Replace Link Rod

Issue:

Some 2002 MY-ON X-TYPE vehicles may exhibit a condition where the exterior front door handle may become stiff and eventually become inoperative.

Cause:

Link rod between the exterior door latch and door handle deflects.

Action:

In case of a customer complaint of the above condition, install a new link rod as outlined below.

1. Remove the exterior front door handle (see Global Technical Reference GTR Workshop Manual, section: 501-14, SRO 76.58.01).

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2. Install a new exterior door handle to door latch link rod.

HANDLE-TO-LA TCH LINK ROD

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ILLUSTRATION 1

3. Install the exterior front door handle (see Global Technical Reference GTR Workshop Manual, section: 501-14).

NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN TECHNICAL BULLETINS IS INTENDED FOR USE BY TRAINED, PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT TO DO THE JOB PROPERLY AND SAFELY. IT INFORMS THESE TECHNICIANS OF CONDITIONS THAT MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES, OR PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT COULD ASSIST IN PROPER VEHICLE SERVICE. THE PROCEDURES SHOULD NOT BE PERFORMED BY “DO-ITYOURSELFERS.” DO NOT ASSUME THAT A CONDITION DESCRIBED AFFECTS YOUR CAR. CONTACT A JAGUAR DEALER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE BULLETIN APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE.

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Global Technical Reference (GTR) Workshop Manual Information:

Dealer access: https://hub.franchise.jaguar.com Internet access: http://www.jaguartechinfo.com

Parts Information:

DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY

Right-hand link rod C2C28890 1 Left-hand link rod C2C28891 1

Warranty Information:

Warranty claims should be submitted quoting the information found in the table below. This will result in payment of the stated time and, where applicable parts/miscellaneous expense codes as listed.

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