Front fog light on 99 XK8
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Welcome to the continuing list of people that had to purchase the entire fog light fixture just because of a broken lens. To date I have not been able to find a replacement lens, however no harm in trying your local auto glass comp.
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I had the same problem myself. I purchased a pre-owned fog light on Ebay, removed the glass, and installed it on my original housing (the one I bought had broken tabs on the housing). I believe I paid $20-$25.00 for the light. I don't believe it matters what side you purchase (for your year), if your going to change the glass only.
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Just a little "heads up". Changing the drivers side fog light is difficult. I had to pull the window washer reservoir before I finally got mine out. A little note.... There are a lot of people in this forum that have 1999 XKs. Was that a big year for new car sales or maybe they are getting 100'000 miles so they are changing hands. I'm still not sure I am happy about buying mine. It's a good toy but I am getting tired of having to fix it so much.
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Fog Light Removal For Lens Replacement
Well, got the RH light assembly in hand but, as told, the LH is a bear to get at. Started with just removing the wheel and access panel, then the entire liner. The problem is that, even with WD40, the serated brass nuts that the bolts fit into turn easier in the plastic housing than the bolts do in the brass. Looks like the washer reservoir or headlight assembly is next to come out, but too nice a day for that. Think I'll just put it back together and go for a drive.
Last edited by Excalibur2012; 09-15-2012 at 01:39 PM.
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XK8 RH & LH Fogs Lights Interchangeable
Well, decided to just go ahead and remove the headlight assembly and it did the trick. So here is the deal.
Jack and secure the vehicle and remove the wheel on the affected side. Remove the fender liner, very easy, though they use a variety of fasteners. You can reach the fogs enough through the access panel to change bulbs but that is about it.
Remove the lower bolt from the headlight assembly (Mine was missing) and the two uppers. One is a screw on the top outboard, the other is a nut on the inboard side. (Just loosen the nut, don't take it off, the assembly is slotted).
Pull the housing forward just a bit. Remove the washer trim cover, reach underneath and release the two clips for the washer assembly, pull it forward, release it and let it drop down into the space below. Next, reach behind the housing from the well and unlock the electrical connector. Turn the light assembly to the left a bit and work it gently out of the fender.
This allows you access to the screws holding the fog light in place. Remove the bulb holder from the back of the light (CCW 1/4 turn) Gently pry the tabs on the each side of the reflector and work it out of the housing. Note the lens itself is attached with adhesive and would be difficult to separate with out damage. A high speed might work, but if the replacement house you bought is good, use it.
Now here is where it gets tricky. Remove the adjusting screw on the bottom mount. The mounting screws use a brass serrated nut inserted in the plastic clips holding the light in place. Make sure you use plenty of WD40 because the nuts tend to turn in the plastic rather than allow the screw to come out. The clips also release from the housing using a slotted screwdriver inserted into a slot from behind, but it won't do you much good if you can't get at least two screws loose so you can just release the last clip and slide it up and out.
The top inboard hole in the front fascia to which the clips are attached is slotted. The other two aren't. Slotting all three might be beneficial.
If the lens is broken, be careful of the sharp edges. Remove the fog light.
Once out I placed the two lights side by side and though they had different part numbers the RH light I had purchased (a 97) looked exactly like the LH (a 2000) and it fit right in place.
Reverse the steps and test the lighting before putting the liner back in. I did notice some chaffing on what looks like an A/C line behind the liner and wrapped it with tape before putting the liner back in.
Have some pics but they are currently oversize and can't post. Would be glad to send them to anyone who asks.
Jack and secure the vehicle and remove the wheel on the affected side. Remove the fender liner, very easy, though they use a variety of fasteners. You can reach the fogs enough through the access panel to change bulbs but that is about it.
Remove the lower bolt from the headlight assembly (Mine was missing) and the two uppers. One is a screw on the top outboard, the other is a nut on the inboard side. (Just loosen the nut, don't take it off, the assembly is slotted).
Pull the housing forward just a bit. Remove the washer trim cover, reach underneath and release the two clips for the washer assembly, pull it forward, release it and let it drop down into the space below. Next, reach behind the housing from the well and unlock the electrical connector. Turn the light assembly to the left a bit and work it gently out of the fender.
This allows you access to the screws holding the fog light in place. Remove the bulb holder from the back of the light (CCW 1/4 turn) Gently pry the tabs on the each side of the reflector and work it out of the housing. Note the lens itself is attached with adhesive and would be difficult to separate with out damage. A high speed might work, but if the replacement house you bought is good, use it.
Now here is where it gets tricky. Remove the adjusting screw on the bottom mount. The mounting screws use a brass serrated nut inserted in the plastic clips holding the light in place. Make sure you use plenty of WD40 because the nuts tend to turn in the plastic rather than allow the screw to come out. The clips also release from the housing using a slotted screwdriver inserted into a slot from behind, but it won't do you much good if you can't get at least two screws loose so you can just release the last clip and slide it up and out.
The top inboard hole in the front fascia to which the clips are attached is slotted. The other two aren't. Slotting all three might be beneficial.
If the lens is broken, be careful of the sharp edges. Remove the fog light.
Once out I placed the two lights side by side and though they had different part numbers the RH light I had purchased (a 97) looked exactly like the LH (a 2000) and it fit right in place.
Reverse the steps and test the lighting before putting the liner back in. I did notice some chaffing on what looks like an A/C line behind the liner and wrapped it with tape before putting the liner back in.
Have some pics but they are currently oversize and can't post. Would be glad to send them to anyone who asks.
Last edited by Excalibur2012; 04-14-2013 at 10:58 AM. Reason: Clarification and typos
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