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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
JTB00344NAS1
06 MAY 2014

SB-10056415-1293

© Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
NOTE: The information in Technical Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional Technicians with the knowledge, tools,
and equipment required to do the job properly and safely. It informs these Technicians of conditions that may occur on some
vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by 'do-ityourselfers'. If you are not a Retailer, do not assume that a condition described affects your vehicle. Contact an authorized
Jaguar service facility to determine whether this bulletin applies to a specific vehicle.

SECTION: 501-00

Earth Stud Repair on Aluminum Body
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
F-TYPE (X152)
Model Year:
VIN:

2014 Onwards
K00001 Onwards

XJ Range (X350)
Model Year:
2003-2009
VIN:
G00001-H32732
XJ Range (X351)
Model Year:
2010 Onwards
VIN:
V00001 Onwards
XK Range (X150)
Model Year:
2006 Onwards
VIN:
B00001 Onwards

MARKETS:
NAS

CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation: An earth stud may be broken or cross threaded.
Cause: This may be caused by damage in production or during a repair.
Action: In the event it is necessary to replace a damaged or cross-threaded earth stud, refer to the Service
Instruction outlined below.

PARTS:
C2D36917

Earth Stud

Quantity: 1

TOOLS:
Earth Stud Repair Kit (contains five [5] earth studs)
MRPK4072

WARRANTY:
NOTE: Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change;
those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to TOPIx to obtain the latest repair
time.
NOTE: DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part
number with a quantity of zero.
DESCRIPTION

SRO

TIME (HOURS)

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CONDITION CODE

CAUSAL PART

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Broken/cross threaded earth stud - Repair

05.10.30

0.3

01

C2C28388

NOTE: Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply.

SERVICE INSTRUCTION:

NOTE: Use Earth Stud Repair Kit MRPK4072 to carry out this repair process.

1.

NOTE: The plastic earth protection cradle
is not compatible with the new stud.
When fitting the repair earth stud, remove the
harness cradle from the harness before reattaching the eyelet to the stud and tightening.

2. Locate broken/cross threaded earth stud.

3. Dress/file the broken stud to a safe and acceptable repair standard.

4.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to other
components, make sure there are no
components in the area that may be
damaged by the drilling process.

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NOTE: Cleanliness is important to avoid
galvanic corrosion.

NOTE: Make sure any swarf is
removed/cleaned away.

NOTE: Carry out drilling in close
proximity to the broken/cross threaded stud.

NOTE: The stepped cutter should not be
used for any other procedure to avoid
galvanic corrosion.
Using the stepped cutter supplied in the kit
(MRPK4072), drill until you achieve a 15mm
diameter hole.

5. Load the new earth stud into the stud applicator
gun.

6.

NOTE: The earth stud bond is totally selfsealing and watertight; there is no need to
dress the hole with any primer before fitting.
Install the new earth stud: Apply pressure to the
trigger of the applicator gun until the pressure
reduces, this will indicate the applicator gun has
reached the end of its cycle.
Place the new stud into the drilled hole.
Apply pressure to the trigger of the applicator

gun until the pressure reduces, indicating the
applicator gun has reached the end of its cycle.

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7. Repaired earth stud with harness fitted.
Torque 9Nm

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