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How do you replace a headlight bulb on 1995 XJS Jaguar?

1. Gather the necessary tools and materials.

- Replacement headlight bulb (H4)

- 5/16-inch socket wrench OR Phillips head screwdriver

- Small flat-blade screwdriver

- Gloves

2. Prepare the vehicle.

- Park the vehicle on a level surface, turn off the engine, and allow it to cool down.

- Engage the parking brake.

- Open the hood.

3. Locate the headlight assembly.

- The headlight assembly is located at the front of the vehicle, behind the headlight lens.

- There is one headlight assembly on each side of the vehicle.

4. Remove the headlight lens.

- Turn the 5/16-inch socket wrench counterclockwise to loosen the two screws that hold the headlight lens in place.

- Remove the screws and then lift the headlight lens off of the headlight assembly.

5. Remove the old headlight bulb.

- Use a Phillips head screwdriver to turn the three counterclockwise to loosen the screws that hold the headlight bulb in place.

- Remove the screws and then pull the headlight bulb straight out of the headlight assembly.

6. Install the new headlight bulb.

- Insert the new headlight bulb into the headlight assembly, making sure that the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the assembly.

- Turn the screws clockwise to tighten them.

7. Replace the headlight lens.

- Place the headlight lens back onto the headlight assembly and then turn the screws clockwise to tighten them.

8. Close the hood.

- Once you have finished replacing the headlight bulb and the headlight lens, close the hood.