On my 2004 XJ8, I've got a dead fog lamp on the right side. I popped the hood ( bonnet ) to see how hard it is to remove/replace and, wow, I'm totally lost. I don't see any simple or obvious method for removal. Does anyone know of an exploded view or procedure or YouTube video on this? I hate to take it to a mechanic since I prefer doing my own stuff. Same for the headlight, if it ever goes out, I can't see a way to get that out either. This is normally so simple on other cars I've owned.

 

Here's the JTIS procedure for Front Fog Lamp Removal:



It looks ( perhaps deceptively ) straightforward but then the same can be said about many Jaguar removal procedures which turn out to be anything but simple!

Graham

 

Thanks much for taking the time to copy this into the post, I'll give it a try this weekend!

 

Dudeman44,
I know its hard to believe, but it really is that simple? the cover will be best removed by pressing the top of the cover down and out, you may need a blunt thin tool the help press the tang down to avoid damage.
Two screws and the lamp is out.
Good luck.

 

Not much of a fog light 'anti-theft' cover is it.

 

As for the headlight, it is just a bulb you replace from behind the housing. Unless the lens is broken/cracked, you only replace the individual bulb. Simple twist and unlock procedure.

Cheers.

 

Yes, as it turns out I was able to get to it from behind and it was a fairly simple R&R. Thanks all for the help.