Jaguar XK. Service manual - part 35

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Convertible top

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If the movement ceases in position 1, 
release the tension in the convertible top 
cover and tension bow (rear of 
convertible top) by lifting the front of the 
convertible top and pulling rearwards A.

Lift the tension bow upwards B, and 
forwards to clear the tonneau cover.

Lift the tonneau cover fully and support 
C. Pull the convertible top rearwards and 
downwards D so that it is fully stowed.

Rest the tonneau cover in the closed 
position E.

If the movement ceases in either 
positions 2 or 3, lift the tonneau cover 
fully upright and support C, pull the front 
of the convertible top rearwards and 
downwards so that it is fully stowed D.

Rest the tonneau cover in the closed 
position E.

All positions: Turn the Allen key 
clockwise approximately one turn and 
return it to its stowed position, refit the 
rear seat centre section, luggage 
compartment vent screen and close the 
luggage compartment lid.

Switch ON the ignition system and start 
the engine. Press and hold the front of the 
convertible top switch until the 
convertible top is closed and fully 
latched.

If the convertible top requires to be open, 
press and hold the rear of the switch.

Preparation for Winter

Before the onset of Winter, it is advisable 
to coat the convertible top seals and 
respective body seals with a compound, 
such as Carbaflo KSP 105, to aid 
operation in freezing conditions.

This action will need to be repeated at the 
start of each Winter to maintain 
protection.

Care must be taken so that the 
compound does not come into contact 
with the convertible top material. For 
further advise you should contact your 
Jaguar Dealer.

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B

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C

D

E

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Convertible top

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Luggage separator

A luggage separator is located in the 
luggage compartment to prevent items 
from moving into the area where the 
convertible top is stowed.

When the convertible top is closed, the 
normal position for the luggage separator 
is in the retracted position with the 
partition positioned vertically.

To deploy the luggage separator

Pull the handle on the luggage separator 
towards you. There is a lug on either side 
of the luggage separator: slide the lugs 
into the sliders on either side of the 
luggage compartment. The luggage 
separator will positively locate in the 
vertical position. A proximity switch, 1, is 
located in the separator assembly so that 
the convertible top will not open and 
retract until the separator is in the fully 
deployed position.

When selected, if the convertible top 
does not open, the positioning of the 
luggage separator should be checked 
and ensure that the luggage 
compartment lid is firmly closed.

CAUTION

Luggage items should not be 
placed forward or on top of the 
luggage separator as it could cause 

damage to the separator.

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CAUTION

Do not place large objects 
underneath the luggage separator 
partition when deployed as 

damage to the convertible top may 
occur.

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Convertible top

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To remove the luggage separator

With the luggage separator in the 
normally stowed position, pull the handle 
towards you, 1 and disengage the lugs 
from the sliders 2.

Holding the centre of the main body of 
the luggage separator, rotate upwards 3, 
disengaging the main body of the 
luggage separator from the support 
brackets. Remove the luggage separator 
and retract the withdrawn partition 
section of the luggage separator into the 
main body.

To install the luggage separator

With the partition slightly extracted, 
position the luggage separator up to the 
support brackets with the front edge 
raised. Ensuring, that for both sides, the 
catch 1 will engage in the locating slot 2. 
Rotate the main body of the luggage 
separator 3 so that it sits down into the 
support brackets. Fit the partition lugs 
into the sliders 4 and retract the luggage 
separator partition into the normal 
stowage position.

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2

3

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Convertible top

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CLOSING THE CONVERTIBLE 
TOP

1. Ensure that the ignition system is in 

the ON condition.

2. Press and hold the front of the 

overhead console switch.  See 
OPENING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP 
(page 140). (Do not release the switch 
until the convertible top is fully closed 
and latched, and if required the rear 
quarter windows and front door 
windows are fully closed).

3. If the front windows are in any other 

position than fully down, they will 
retract to the fully down position on 
pressing the closure switch. As the 
convertible top starts to move the 
audible warning will sound.

4. When the top is fully closed and 

latched, the audible warning sounds 
again and the rear quarter windows 
will close followed by the front door 
windows returning to the fully closed 
position.

Note: If at any period during the 
convertible top closure sequence the 
switch is released, all movement of the 
convertible top will cease.

Manual closure of the convertible 
top

If necessary, the convertible top can be 
closed manually, as follows:

1. Grasp the sides of the section, as 

shown, and pull sharply. Remove the 
Allen key from its stowed position.

2. From inside the luggage 

compartment, remove the vent 
screen to access the operating pump.

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