My rear shocks are blown, so I just bought a new pair of Bilsteins to put in. I have never done shocks on my X before, how difficult are the upper bolts and are there any tips or tricks I should know?

 

For what I read in the Jaguar Technical Information (I'm a Jaguar Tech) it doesn't seem so bad. The top bolts seem to be aiming down. Here is the procedure:
Removal:
1)Raise and support the vehicle.
2)Detach the damper.
3)Remove the damper.

Installation
1)Install the damper.
2)Attach the damper.
3)Tighten to 25 Nm.
4)Tighten to 130 Nm.


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Search the thread, Luke...

I think someone said that the top bolts are rust-prone and may present a challenge for removal. I believe they said that if they break you may be in
trouble since they are welded in.

Or somethin like that...
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By the look of the pic in the prodecure those look s like studs and nuts not bolts, so make sure you spray them with some rost off or some similar solvent.

 

I plan to spray the hell out of it with PB Blaster before I do anything.

 

I did mine. With the right socket, extension and U-joint...easy.