Temperature Sensor (Gauge): Service and Repair
COOLANT TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER5.3L V12:
3.6L L6:
RENEW
Open the bonnet.
Disconnect the battery earth lead.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CAP AT THE REMOTE HEADER TANK UNLESS THE ENGINE IS COLD.
Remove the radiator pressure cap to depressurise the a system.
Disconnect the transmitter feed wire.
Unscrew and remove the transmitter. Remove and discard the seal/washer.
Fit a new seal/washer to the replacement transmitter.
Fit and tighten the transmitter.
Reconnect the transmitter feed wire.
Check/top up the coolant. Refit the pressure cap.
NOTE: Always top-up with recommended strength of antifreeze, NEVER WITH WATER ONLY.
Reconnect the battery earth lead.
Close the bonnet.
DATA
TORQUE FIGURES
Transmitter to engine - 49-54 Nm
SPANNER SIZES
22 mm
OILS / SEALANTS / LUBRICANTS
'JAGUAR UNIVERSAL' or a PHOSPHATE FREE type to B.S. 6580 antifreeze 50% down to -36°C (-33°F); 55% down to -40°C (-40°F); 33% down to -19°C (-2.2°F).