Jaguar XJ (2008 year). Service manual — part 54

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Low beam (outer) headlamps

Open the hood and remove the top
access cover, see page 216.

Pull the retaining clip 1 upwards. Move
the top of headlamp assembly outer bulb
cover rearwards to gain access to the
bulbs.

Caution: Halogen bulbs will be
damaged if touched by hand or
contaminated with oil or grease. It is
important to use clean gloves or clean
cloth when handling a bulb which is to
be used again. A contaminated bulb
may be cleaned with methylated spirit
before refitting.

Pull off the bulb connector. Release the
bulb spring clip 2 from below the bulb and
lift it clear of the bulb. Pull out the bulb
from the headlamp assembly.

Locate the new bulb (type H7) into the
headlamp with the bulb tab uppermost 3.
The bulb will only fit correctly in one
position.

Engage the spring clip 2 to secure the
bulb. Fit the bulb connector.

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Refit the bulb cover to the headlamp
assembly and secure with the retaining
clip.

Refit the top cover and close the hood.

Note: It is advisable to have the headlamp
aim checked by a Jaguar Dealer after bulb
renewal.

High beam (inner) headlamp

Open the hood and remove the top cover,
see page 216.

Caution: Halogen bulbs will be
damaged if touched by hand or
contaminated with oil or grease. It is
important to use clean gloves or clean
cloth when handling a bulb which is to
be used again. A contaminated bulb
may be cleaned with methylated spirit
before refitting.

On the headlamp assembly, turn the rear
inner cover (1) counter-clockwise as
shown and remove.

Pull off the bulb connector. Release the
bulb spring clip (2) from below the bulb
and lift it clear of the bulb. Pull out the
bulb from the headlamp assembly.

Locate the new bulb (type H7) into the
headlamp with the bulb tab uppermost
(3). The bulb will only fit correctly in one
position.

Engage the spring clip (2) to secure the
bulb. Fit the bulb connector.

Fit the rear cover and turn it clockwise to
secure.

Refit the top cover and close the hood.

FRONT DIRECTION
INDICATORS

Open the hood and remove the top
access cover, see page 216.

The front direction indicator bulb is
located above the outer headlamp bulb
(halogen or HID type) and is accessed via
the outer bulb cover.

Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn
counter-clockwise and pull out.

Remove the bulb and fit a new one of the
correct type, PY21W.

Fit the bulb holder to the lamp unit, it will
only fit in one position. Turn clockwise to
secure. Refit the headlamp assembly
outer bulb cover and secure with the
retaining clip.

Refit the top cover and close the hood.

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FRONT PARKING (SIDE) LAMP

Open the hood and remove the top
access cover, see page 216.

On the high beam inner headlamp
assembly, turn the rear inner cover
counter-clockwise (see page 218) and
remove.

Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise to
remove it from the headlamp assembly.

Remove the bulb from the holder and fit a
new one of the correct type, W5W.

Reposition the bulb holder in the
headlamp unit and turn it clockwise.

Fit the rear cover and turn it clockwise to
secure.

Refit the top cover and close the hood.

SIDE REPEATER INDICATOR

To remove the lamp unit from the external
mirror, firstly pull the glass from the mirror
unit to reveal the side repeater lamp
holder. Gently release the rubber
grommet and pull the lamp holder from its
housing.

Remove the bulb and fit a new one of the
correct type, WY5W.

Refit the bulb holder, ensuring the rubber
grommet is firmly in place. Gently push
the mirror glass back into place until a
click is heard.

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SIDE MARKER LAMPS

To remove the lamp unit, push the lens
towards the middle of the vehicle to
compress the spring clip and pull the rear
edge of the holder outwards to remove
the complete lamp unit.

Twist the bulb holder counter-clockwise
and pull it from the lamp unit.

Pull the capless bulb from the holder and
fit a new one of the correct type, W5W. Fit
the bulb holder to the lamp unit and twist
clockwise to secure.

To refit the lamp unit, locate the plastic lug
into the recess on the bumper and push
the unit into place until the spring clip
latches.

LICENSE PLATE LAMP

Press the two lens clips inwards and
remove the lens from the vehicle.

Remove the bulb and fit a new one of the
correct type, W5W.

Refit the lens by pressing it firmly into the
recess until it clicks into place.

FRONT FOG LAMP

It is recommended that the front fog lamp
bulb, type H3, is renewed by a Jaguar
Dealer.

REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY

On the rear lamp assemblies, only the
direction indicator, reverse and fog bulbs
are replaceable. The stop/tail lamps
consist of arrays of LED lamps which can
only be renewed by a Jaguar Dealer if
they fail to operate.

Ensure that the lamps and ignition switch
are OFF before removing any bulbs.

Open the luggage compartment and
secure the floor panel in the open position
see page 206.

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