2005 Jaguar S-Type IMT O-Ring Replacement (Short Route) W/Pics

2005 Jaguar S-Type IMT O-Ring Replacement (Short Route) W/Pics

Difficulty level: moderate

Tools needed: flat screw driver, 8mm socket (1/4" drive helps), 13mm socket, T20 torx bit, small hammer, Optional tools: 8mm wrench, can of carb cleaner, awl (small pointy instrument), nail set, shop vac Time: 2 hours

This procedure was done on a 2005 3.0

First start off start with removing wiper arms:

Disconnect wiper washer supply lines, being very carefull not to snap off nipples!

Remove wiper arm 13mm (socket) nut covers, loosen nuts to top of stud. Grab ahold of wiper arm closest with small hammer (arm assembly should "pop" on third hit). DO NOT remove nut then strike stud this will everything else is down hill. If not have someone else do the replacement.

Using "optional" nail set, push down on center push/pull pin on front cowl (8 pieces). Using flat screw driver (To reinstall these, push the pin from the underside up so it protrudes the top of its washer). Download File PDF