aeisner007
4/18/2008 4:14:20 PM
How can I find instructions for replacing the headlight bulb on my xj8 2005 jag? I see nothing in the manual. When I looked under the hood there seemed to be no easy access to the headlight bulb.....any ideas pease? I am not especially experienced with mechanics but hope a light bulb wouldn't be too great a challenge!
FactoryJaguarTech
4/18/2008 6:21:33 PM
Hid or Non Hid?
If non Hid, pull up the metal bar and release the rear headlamp cover. This will give you a clear view of the rear of the bulb. Release the retaining clips, and remove bulb. Reverse to reinstall.
aeisner007
4/18/2008 7:41:47 PM
thanks....will give it a shot...wish I knew what Hid is and whether mine is hid!
FactoryJaguarTech
4/18/2008 8:59:31 PM
Hid is High Intensity Discharge....or Bi Xenon. Non HID would just be halogen bulbs. Easiest way to tell is to look at front of headlamp. Is there a big round projector in there? Or does it just look like a bulb. Just a bulb means Non Hid.
jag_genius
4/19/2008 7:43:22 AM
HID bulb removal is a bit more challenging. lol
FactoryJaguarTech
4/19/2008 12:20:40 PM
LOL that's why I dint post. Wish I had 12 inch fingers for that job.
Always end up pulli g lamp assy for HiD
jag_genius
4/20/2008 8:01:50 AM
i never do.. i pry and pop the cover off.. and gives you like 3 more inches of room. hard part is getting the cover back in..
FactoryJaguarTech
4/20/2008 8:27:22 AM
Alwya have a hard time twisting it back in.....LOL. Only takes 2 minutes to get bumper off.
jag_genius
4/20/2008 1:53:27 PM
up here is a bit longer due to all the torqs and 10 mm bolts seizing.. and the nut casings braking..
FactoryJaguarTech
4/20/2008 2:28:31 PM
Ahhhh the beauty of being in the south....lol. No snow ever. We only see rust on the cars living beside the ocean front, and it is only ever on one side or the other of the car...lol
jag_genius
4/20/2008 2:39:45 PM
lol ... hard sometimes especially when doing a stype v6 oil pan.. and the subframe bolt seizes lol.. good old torch comes in handy..
FactoryJaguarTech
4/20/2008 2:41:03 PM
Only time we use the torch is to remove the Crank damper bolt. I don't do it....get the old timers on the case.