Jaguar XJ (2008 year). 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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