My 2009 xk convert passenger headlamp bulb went out. It has been dimming out for the past few months.
How big a job is this diy?Thanks in advance .Bob

 

The vehicle's Owner's Manual includes the directions for changing the headlamp bulbs.

Remove the two upper bolts and the third one inside the front wheel arch.

 

+1 to the directions for bulb changing.

The headlamp is removed to replace bulbs. Around 15 minutes the first time you do it.

Graham

 

Thanks,I've been watching you tube videos, all look difficult .IE remove bumper etc. Never thought about owner's manual.Seems easy.
Beats the dealers price, $350.00 for one bulb. Ouch.

 

OMG - they charge that for ONE bulb? What is their hourly rate? It takes about 15 to 20 minutes. As the other guys have said, just remove two bolts in the engine bay and one in the wheelarch. It helps to turn the wheel to full lock opposite to the headlamp you are working on. That is, if you are working on the right side headlamp, turn the wheel all the way to the left. Once the nuts are removed <ouch!> there is a little plastic locator tongue that you need to carefully release - you'll see it on the top of the headlight unit. Take care with it - the plastic may have gone brittle over time and you don't want to snap it (ask me how I know). Once all the bolts are released, remove the electrical connector from the back. IIRC, you squeeze it and it separates. The manual will tell you. Then you need to wiggle the entire headlamp unit until it comes free. It may come free immediately or take a bit of wiggling. When you've done it once, you will do it easily the next time. When replacing the bulbs don;t touch them with your fingers or you will get grease on them. I wear vinyl gloves when doing this sort of job - they also give you a bit more grip. It is very easy - and when you have done it you will feel good at having accomplished it and you will have saved an astonishing 700 bucks if you are doing both sides!

The manual says to have the beam alignment checked after removing the headlight unit, but I never have and there seems to be no problem. Just check them at night and make sure they are aligned OK. I think that is what the little plastic locator is for - to ensure the light goes back exactly where it came from.

EDIT: Yes, thanks buddy (see below) - I forgot to mention removing the washer hose! Although it's obvious when you start the dismantling process I guess.

 

There is no need to remove the front bumper. Remove three bolts, remove headlamp washer hose, slide unit towards front of vehicle and disconnect wiring loom.

 

They said $97.50 labor. I'm confident I can do this.
Thanks to all.

 

Trust me - you can! If I can, you can

 

One more question, amazon states these will fit.

 

Easy job,thanks to all

 

OMG, my dealer charged me 450... for all exterior bulbs! And that included parts!
why get dirty or risk scratching something?