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Originally Posted by JaguarPwned
Had to do this today to replace HID bulbs on X350 2007 XJ8. The driver side was easier but the passenger side was a real pain due to not having as much space behind the bulb cover. There are 2 neutral bolts and wires I had to remove to get the space needed to remove the cover. But then the issue is the cover wouldn't go back on!!. I used too much force and the lower retainer metal clip, fell off. Now it's impossible to get the retainer clip back in position. So I just put the cover back on without the lower clip. Hope the seal is still ok.

Taking off bumper and wheel just to replace a light bulb?? what a disaster in engineering
Man, this cover has a gasket, that gasket prevents from all kind of moisture and water wash getting into lens. If you do not have lower retainer clip, sealing function of gasket is defeated. You could, as well, skip the cover.
Sorry for being bearer of bad news!
 
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