Fitting the ACC radar and the steering wheel switch pack was quick and easy.
Replacing the ABS pump was a pain in the...
My advice:
-prepare two tools for the hydraulic pipes. I just cut normal spanners in half. Due to space constraints, you won't be able to use anything longer than 5-6cm (unless you've got some specialised garage tools).
-Remove as much as you can of the plastic holders/brackets used to keep all the pipes together. Refit them once everything is completed. This will allow to move the pipes separately.
-disconnect the electrical harness and keep it out of the way (use some tape to protect it from the splashed brake fluid).
-Unscrew and disconnect two bigger pipes coming to the ABS unit first, bend them up (flexible sections) and fix them to something to keep them out of the way while accessing the other four smaller pipes.
-Loose two ABS fixing screws.
-You should be able to pull the pump up now, but it is still held by the rubber anti-vibration bracket. I had to use a short crow bar to remove it.
I had to rotate it upside down to be able to get it out of its little space...
Once the new pump is fitted, bleed it using SDD, EXACTLY as it tells you. Do not take short cuts.
Obviously, the Christmas tree lights will be lit on your dasboard until the new unit is properly configured with SDD...
@PGG
Nice work and thanks for the part numbers. I would like to do the same for my
Jaguar XE 2016.
But one question to all, is the wiring harness including plug for the radar already installed in the car?
If no, where did you get the pin assignment and the plug?
Thanks in advance
The wiring harness for the ACC radar was in my car already (plugged into the blank holder). In my case, no wires were added or altered.
Open the bonet and have a look just behind the grill.