DisclaimerJaguar S-Type (X200) V6-3.0L Technical Service Bulletin # S211-02 Date: 990901
Steering Wheel - Replace Leather W/Wood and Leather
S211-02
DATE 9/99
MODEL
2000 MY-ON S-TYPE
VIN
See VIN List
Steering Wheel - Replace Leather Steering Wheel With Wood & Leather Steering Wheel - Service Action S106
Issue:
Due to the huge worldwide demand for the new S-TYPE, some vehicles within VIN range L04098-L28711 were built with a leather rimmed steering
wheel, rather than the wood and leather steering wheel originally specified. Jaguar has identified each vehicle that will require the installation of a
replacement wheel. Each dealership will receive a listing of all vehicles affected that have been retailed by that dealership. All the necessary parts
will be automatically shipped to the dealership on a free of charge basis.
Action:
Replace leather rimmed steering wheel with the wood and leather steering wheel as originally specified as standard equipment.
PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING LEATHER STEERING WHEELS
1. DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE LEAD FROM THE BATTERY. IT MUST REMAIN DISCONNECTED UNTIL STEP 16 OF THIS
PROCEDURE.
2. Allow 1 minute to elapse for air bag circuitry to disarm before continuing.
3. Remove the plastic covers to gain access to the two screws that retain the driver's air bag. Remove the screws.
4. Lift the air bag until its multiplug can be disconnected and place the air bag clear of the working area.
5. Disconnect the multiplug from the horn switch.
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6. Loosen, but do not remove completely, the 4 screws that retain the horn switch. The screws should remain in the horn switch as they do not
need to be fully backed out to remove the horn switch from the steering wheel.
7. Loosen (but do NOT remove) the steering wheel securing Torx bolt. (4 - 5 turns).
8. Fit the drive screw of puller (Special Tool 303-D121) into the cupped end of JD10/2. Align the flat side on the head of the retaining bolt of the
steering wheel. Operate the puller in the two leg configuration to release the steering wheel from the taper on the column. It may be necessary
to prevent the steering wheel screw from rotating by holding the bolt with pliers.
9. Remove the puller from the wheel; remove and discard the steering wheel securing bolt. Remove the steering wheel.
10. Align and install the replacement steering wheel, threading the multiplugs and harness through the wheel.
11. Install a NEW steering wheel securing screw and fully tighten it. Torque wrench setting: 35 Nm.
12. Connect the air bag multiplug, align the air bag and install and tighten the securing screws. Torque wrench setting: 9 Nm.
13. Reinstall the plastic covers to the air bag securing screw apertures.
14. Reconnect the battery.
15. Reset the clock.
Parts Information:
Wood/Leather steering wheels and bolts will be shipped directly to each dealer free-of-charge. These shipments are based from the color/trim
specification of the vehicles affected by this action allocated to your dealership.
Warranty Information:
RECORD KEEPING
Receipts for the services pertormed must be kept in conjunction with warranty audit requirements; refer to section H-3.8 of the Warranty Policies
and Procedures Manual.
NOTE:
Always perform a DCS claim search first to determine whether this service action has been performed on this vehicle. The warranty selection
under the vehicle inquiry will give a listing of all claims against the vehicle. If S106 appears in the fault code field, do not perform this service
action.
CLAIM SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
Warranty summary codes have been assigned to this service action in order to simplify claim submission. The dealership will be reimbursed the parts
and labor time allowance as indicated.
DCS DEALERS
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Submit claims using the appropriate summary code for the vehicle model and work performed. Follow standard campaign submission procedures.
NON-DCS DEALERS
Submit claims on the Recall Campaign Summary form W-25. Enter the appropriate summary code for the vehicle model and work performed in the
Repair Code column. Do not use the W-1 warranty claim form.
Vehicle Requiring Steering Wheel Replacement VIN List
VEHICLES REQUIRING STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT
VIN List 1 - 8 (Dealer# on Left, Vin# on Right) ea. column.
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