Need some info on the best way to remove my head lamp assembies
from my 99 XJ8 . Want to clean them ( very dirty and cloudy
inside ) and install some HID bulbs.

 

Removal is posted on the boards. Remove grill, painted trim and headlight assemblies. Wash with glass cleaner. Not sure about HID, reflectors may not be set up for them. I use Philips Night Guide bulbs, good performance.

 

Here are the 4 PDF files I created from JTIS information on Headlamp Assembly r&i
1) High beam Headlamp 86.41.34 r&i.pdf
2) Headlamp Assembly 86.41.33 r&i.pdf
3) Radiator Grille 76.55.03 r&i.pdf
4) Radiator Grille Bezel 76.55.15 r&i.pdf
Please Note that the Headlamp Assembly 86.41.33 calls out a section for Headlight Trim Panel 76.11.23
I could not find this section in my JTIS

 

Helps if you use a penetrating oil on the nuts nad bolts, and do after the car has come off a run, warm engine compartment, cold plastic breaks easy, I've not seen one without a repair.

You can buy H7 adaptors now for the bulbs - HID install thread on here is excellent, use the search.
Good luck!

 

Does anyone have diagram for a 1998 vanden plas fog lamp assembly? My left fog lamp is swinging back and forth. It looks like the bottom adjustable assembly is damaged.

 

Hello
I extracted the Fog Lamp Remove and Install procedures from my JTIS CD into this PDF. There are 4 pages in this file. The 1st Page gives illustrations and steps to remove the lamp, also calls out the procedure to Remove Splash panel that is on page 3 in this PDF.
Here is the attached PDF file Jaguar XJ8 Front Fog Lamp R&R.pdf
I hope this is what you wanted. If not let me know and I will try to get you the information.
Jim Lombardi

 

Thank you Jim. Just as I suspected, the plastic moulding on the bottom of the fog lamp is damaged.