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The XJ (X308, 1998 to 2003) is the first V8 XJ, using 3.2- and 4.0-liter AJ-V8 engines and a supercharged 4.0 in the XJR.
The 2002 Jaguar XJ V8 belongs to the XJ (X308) generation, built for model years 1998–2003. Most procedures are shared with the other years of this generation, but engines, options and wiring changed from year to year, so the manual is made for the 2002 model year.
Check the model year on your VIN: on a 2002 vehicle the 10th character of the 17-digit VIN is “2”. Vehicles built for North America always carry the model year in that position; on some European or Australian vehicles it may be left unused, so in that case go by the registration papers or the build plate.
At about 24 years old, a 2002 vehicle is in the age range where wiring, rubber hoses, seals and corrosion repairs take most of the work, and where original factory information is hardest to find.
Same generation: 1998 Jaguar XJ V8, 1999 Jaguar XJ V8, 2000 Jaguar XJ V8, 2001 Jaguar XJ V8, 2003 Jaguar XJ V8.
All Jaguar XJ V8 model years: 1998 · 1999 · 2000 · 2001 · 2002 · 2003
Engine
| 3.2L V8 Petrol |
| 4.0L NA V8 Petrol |
| 4.0L SC V8 Petrol |
Transmission
5 SPD AUTO TR MERCEDES MB 580
5 SPD AUTO TRANS ZF 5HP24
