Coupe Quarter Glass Anatomy and Integrated Radio Antennas
Unlike the convertible variant, the F-Type Coupe relies on a fixed, triangular quarter window bonded directly into its aluminum unibody aperture. These small side panels carry vital audio equipment rather than just filling a structural opening. Jaguar printed the AM, FM, and DAB broadcast radio antenna grids directly onto the inner tempered surface of the rear quarter windows, linking them into internal signal boosters.
When sourcing glass for this car, matching the antenna grid layout to the car's market audio specification is critical. Replacement glass corresponds to Jaguar base part numbers T2R91619 for the left side and T2R91617 for the right side (superseding earlier engineering references T2R12719 and T2R12717). While the glass comes finished in solar-control green or dark privacy tint, it does not house the defroster elements or wash-wipe gear found on the rear hatch, nor does it share space with forward-facing rain or light sensors. Everything integrated into this pane serves communication and cabin acoustics.
Interior Access, Frameless Door Seals, and Exterior Finishers
Working around the quarter window perimeter requires stripping away several specific trim assemblies before the glass can be dealt with. The frameless door architecture means the leading edge of this stationary glass sits right against the vertical B-pillar weatherstrip runner. On the outside, an uninterrupted drip moulding finisher—often optioned in gloss black or bright chrome under part numbers like T2R8754 and T2R16486—traces the arc of the roof down to the rear haunch.
Because many owners report the rear lower tips of these exterior mouldings peeling loose due to aging factory adhesive tapes, handling them requires care so the mechanical locating pins remain intact. Inside the cockpit, I dismantle the upper quarter trim panels, unseat the rear parcel shelf side brackets, and drop the C-pillar casings. Whenever I travel directly to a client's driveway or office parking spot across Toronto and the GTA, having this interior dismantled correctly is what gives me direct, clean access to the delicate antenna coaxial leads and wiring pigtails hidden behind the aluminum pillar.
Jaguar F-Type Coupe Glass Fast Facts
| Component / Feature | Coupe Specification |
|---|---|
| Glass Substrate | Tempered safety glass with factory solar-control tint |
| Integrated Technology | Screen-printed AM/FM/DAB radio aerial grid |
| OE Reference (Left / Right) | T2R91619 / T2R91617 |
| Door Interface | Fixed vertical seal against frameless door drop glass |
| Surrounding Trim | Exterior drip rail finisher secured with tape and locating screws |
Why does my radio reception drop after quarter glass damage?
The aerial for the entertainment system is physically silk-screened onto the inner face of the quarter window glass. If the pane fractures or the wire lead running to the antenna amplifier behind the C-pillar is damaged, the car loses its reception path for terrestrial broadcast signals.
Can the quarter glass be replaced on an F-Type Convertible?
No, because the convertible model does not have rear quarter glass. Jaguar built the convertible with a folding soft top that seals directly against the rear of the frameless door glass, leaving quarter windows exclusive to the fixed-roof coupe.
Do the exterior black window mouldings need to be replaced with the glass?
The exterior trim strip running over the top of the glass can usually be retained if its mechanical clips survive removal. However, the factory double-sided mounting tape must be stripped and replaced to prevent the common cosmetic problem of the lower edge lifting away from the rear fender line.
