1982 Jaguar XJ6 Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1982 Jaguar XJ6 — the 4.2L I6 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Jaguar published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1982
Engines
4.2L I6 — 258 cu in, DOHC
TrimsBase Sedan 4-Door
Federal record2 recalls · 0 complaints · 6 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 XJ6 manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 14
  • Engine Performance 248
  • Accessories & Equipment 23
  • General Information 1,376
  • Brakes 28
  • Maintenance 29
  • Drivelines & Axles 23
  • Steering 112
  • Electrical 112
  • Suspension 52
  • Engine Mechanical 109
  • Transmission 15
  • In. (mm) (mm) 4,235

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 XJ6

  1. Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system › fuel rail · 81V134000
    Certain vehicles could be subject to a fuel leakage in the engine compartment due to the possibility of deterioration in the integrity of the high pressure fuel hose connections.
  2. Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 82V022000
    Certain vehicles may be fitted with an unauthorized fuel pump electrical inertia switch. this switch has a tin coating added to the contacts that create the potential for a high electrical resistance.

Owners have filed 0 complaints and Jaguar has issued 6 technical service bulletins for the 1982 XJ6. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1982 XJ6 manual

Is this manual specific to the 1982 XJ6?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 4.2L I6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jaguar published for this year.

What 1982 XJ6 problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 XJ6, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Jaguar dealers.

Does it include 1982 XJ6 wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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