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Old 10-11-2008, 01:12 PM
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Looking at the car it appears the bumper may have to come off? Please dont tell me this is true. Anyone ever replace their headlight - primarily would like to discuss the drivers side...
 
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Old 10-11-2008, 01:22 PM
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Not an easy task. Doa search on this forum for more info. I took my car back to the dealer and they replaced the bulbs on both sides for free. Took them less then 1/2 hour. I supplied the bulbs, otherwise they charge you for them.
 
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Old 10-11-2008, 01:37 PM
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hey vaccaro, what sup?

That was really nice of the dealer...

I want to take the entire headlight assembly off the car. I am going to be replacing both lens eventually.
 
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Old 10-11-2008, 01:43 PM
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Bumper off job to remove headlights
 
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Old 10-11-2008, 02:06 PM
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I guess this post should be titled how to remove front bumper...

My bumpers were just painted and I would hate to scratch them. Is the away to just loosen the bumper so I could slide the lamp out?
 
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Old 10-11-2008, 04:47 PM
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Why do you want to remove the headlight lens???
 
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Old 10-13-2008, 07:46 AM
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I have 2 new lens that I want to put on.
 
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so did u remove the bumper??? if so how??
 
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Old 03-01-2009, 08:27 AM
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Here is the best thread about this - if you need more info just ask...

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...?t=3024&page=3
 
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