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Old 01-29-2015, 01:05 PM
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I'm amazed by the little information there is on this topic, so here is the how to for replacing your headlamp assembly. The reason why I replaced this particular pair was that the customer wanted them brand new. Enjoy the write up and please comment for any questions.

jaghelp.com: How to replace the headlamp on you Jaguar XJS
 
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Old 01-29-2015, 02:51 PM
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nice man, i may try a write up when I try to take mine apart and spray them, because the inside reflective surface has all peeled away.

Any experience with issues with the surrounds/bezels? My drivers side broke, I reinstalled it once and it broke again, the hood rubs on it. You think this is a hood alignment problem or maybe the whole headlight assembly needs to move over?
 
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Originally Posted by sidescrollin
nice man, i may try a write up when I try to take mine apart and spray them, because the inside reflective surface has all peeled away.

Any experience with issues with the surrounds/bezels? My drivers side broke, I reinstalled it once and it broke again, the hood rubs on it. You think this is a hood alignment problem or maybe the whole headlight assembly needs to move over?
there is a special spray for that I will look it up...


Krylon 9033 Looking Glass Spray Paint


is one...


you know how to remove the lens right?


300 degree oven... ( wife away at her mothers) lots of air freshener before she returns....


there are U tubes on head light mods that cover this...


Good luck
take lots of pictures to share with us
 
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Lol to the above post. If you do remove the lens with the oven please video both the removing of the lens and the returning of the wife. For learning purposes of course!
 
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Originally Posted by daxter1987
Lol to the above post. If you do remove the lens with the oven please video both the removing of the lens and the returning of the wife. For learning purposes of course!
admissible in a court of law for when she KILLS you.....
 
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