Horn - Modify Tone
87jaguar01HORN TONE
SECTION: 86
No: 11
Model: XJ6 3.6 Date: DECEMBER, 1987
KEY POINTS: INSTALLATION OF SERIES III/
XJ-S TYPE HORN
Dealers have received complaints from owners that the original equipment horn tone is not in keeping with the image of the car.
To modify vehicle horn tone, a Series III/XJ-S type horn kit (JLM 1505) is now available through Zone Parts Departments. The horn modification commences on production starting with VIN 528377.
Horn kit installation procedure is as follows:
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove the two front bumper assembly retaining bolts and move bumper forwards (do not remove).
3. Remove the left-hand side radiator grill assembly.
4. Disconnect the electrical connections and remove the existing horn/bracket assemblies.
5. Remove retaining strap securing the horn link harness PM4 (Blue) connector LS 62. Displace the harness from the body clip and disconnect the PM 4 connector. Remove the link harness and discard.
6. Assemble the horn assemblies (DBC 4802/3) and link harness (DBC 4797) ground eyelets to the mounting bracket (DBC 4794).
7. Locate the existing mounting points (threaded holes) in the Lower body crossmember. Install the new horn/bracket assembly (via existing mounting points) and secure using paint clearing bolts (GL 108251J).
8. Route the link harness and locate into the body clip. Connect the PM4 connector LS62, and restrap using a suitable plastic type ratchet strap.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Part Number Description
JLM 1505 Horn Kit
KIT INCLUDES:
Part Number Description
DBC 4794 Mounting Bracket
DBC 4797 Link Harness
DBC 4802 Horn (Low Note)
DBC 4803 Horn (High Note)
SN 108041J Nuts (Horn to Bracket)
GL 108251J Bolts (Bracket to Body)
WARRANTY INFORMATION: Repair Code: 86.30.09 Install Series III/XJ-S Type Horn
CAUTION: Part Numbers included in Service Bulletins are for reference only and should always be cross referenced with the latest parts information.