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Jaguar XJ 6 (XJ 40, 1986-1994) repair manuals
A repair manual for your Jaguar XJ 6 (type XJ 40, 1986-1994)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Jaguar cars.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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Jaguar XJ6, XJ & Sovereign (Oct 1986-Sept 1994) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Jaguar XJ6 and Sovereign 3.2, 3.6 and 4.0 Saloon Automatic.
Petrol engines: 6 cylinders DOHC - 3.2 (3239 cc), 3.6 (3590 cc) and 4.0 (3980 cc).
Production years: 10/1986-9/1994.
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the 2919 cc SOHC engine, the manual gearboxes or the XJR version.

This Haynes manual for the Jaguar XJ6 and Sovereign describes service and repair of the engine (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Author: | Jeff Kibler | 
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| Details: | 250 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.2 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.47 in, paperback | 
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| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings | 
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| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 2016) | 
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| Series: | Haynes Service and Repair Manual (3261) | 
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| ISBN: | 9781785213601 | 
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Jaguar XJ6 (XJ40) - 2.9, 3.2, 3.6 & 4.0 Litre Saloons (1986-1994) - Workshop Manual Owners Edition
Workshop manual for maintenance and repair of the Jaguar XJ6 and Daimler Saloon (XJ40).
Petrol engines: 2.9, 3.2, 3.6 and 4.0 litre.
Production years: 1986-1994.
Based on information taken from official Jaguar workshop manuals and parts catalogues.
Product details
| Details: | 190 pages, 28.5 x 21 x 1.1 cm / 11.2 x 8.25 x 0.43 in, paperback | 
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| Illustrations: | 280 photos and drawings | 
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| Publisher: | MAP/Jaguar New Zealand Ltd (NZ, 2006) | 
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| ISBN: | 9781855207851 | 
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Jaguar 2.9 & 3.6 Litre Saloons (1986-1989) - Official Parts Catalogue
Official parts catalogue (reprint) for the Jaguar 2.9 and 3.6 litre Saloon. Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers.
Production years: 1986-1989.
This is the same parts catalogue that was used in the Jaguar dealer's workshop at the time. Jaguar reference: RTC9893CB (01/1989).
Product details
| Details: | 232 pages, 29 x 21 x 1.3 cm / 11.4 x 8.25 x 0.51 in, paperback | 
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| Illustrations: | numerous drawings | 
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| Publisher: | Jaguar Cars Ltd (GB, 1989) | 
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| ISBN: | 9781855202993 | 
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Jaguar XJ6 - All models (1988-1994) (USA) | Haynes Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Jaguar XJ6, Vanden Plas and Sovereign.
Model years: 1988-1994.
This Haynes manual for the American Jaguar XJ 6 models describes service and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also includes procedures for the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Author: | Mike Stubblefield, John Haynes | 
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| Details: | 256 pages, 27 x 21.5 x 1.5 cm / 10.6 x 8.5 x 0.59 in, paperback | 
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| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings | 
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| Publisher: | Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 2007) | 
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| Series: | Haynes Auto Repair Manual (49011) | 
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| ISBN: | 9781563922374 | 
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