1. XJ LAMPS 8L - 1
LAMPS
CONTENTS
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BULB APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 LAMP DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 LAMP SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
LAMP BULB SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LAMP SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
LAMP DIAGNOSIS
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP MODULE . . . . . . . . . 1 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FOG LAMP DIAGNOSIS . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 HEADLAMP DELAY MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SENTINEL HEADLAMP DELAY MODULE . . . . . . 1 HEADLAMP DIAGNOSIS . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL INFORMATION When it is necessary to remove components to ser-
vice another, it should not be necessary to apply
GENERAL INFORMATION excessive force or bend a component to remove it.
Each vehicle is equipped with various lamp assem- Before damaging a trim component, verify hidden
blies. A good ground is necessary for proper lighting fasteners or captured edges are not holding the com-
operation. Grounding is provided by the lamp socket ponent in place.
when it comes in contact with the metal body, or
through a separate ground wire. SENTINEL HEADLAMP DELAY MODULE
When changing lamp bulbs check the socket for The Headlamp Module delays the de-activation of
corrosion. If corrosion is present, clean it with a wire the headlamps for 45 Ϯ 15 seconds after the ignition
brush and coat the inside of the socket lightly with switch is turned OFF. The driver engages the module
Mopar Multi-Purpose Grease or equivalent. by turning the ignition switch OFF, then turning the
headlamps OFF.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP MODULE
WARNING: EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED The Daytime Running Lights (Headlamps) System
WHEN SERVICING GLASS COMPONENTS. PER- is installed on vehicles manufactured for sale in Can-
SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. ada only. The headlamps are illuminated when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position and the
vehicle is put into motion. The DRL module receives
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs a vehicle-moving signal from the vehicle speed sen-
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced sor. This provides a constant headlamps-on condi-
bulb life will result. tion as long as the vehicle is moving. The lamps are
Do not use bulbs with higher candle power than illuminated at approximately 30 percent of normal
indicated in the Bulb Application table at the end of intensity.
this group. Damage to lamp can result.
Do not use fuses, circuit breakers or relays hav-
ing greater amperage value than indicated on the
fuse panel or in the Owners Manual.

2. 8L - 2 LAMPS XJ
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING HEADLAMP DIAGNOSIS
Always begin any diagnosis by testing all of the
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES fuses and circuit breakers in the system. Refer to
When a vehicle experiences problems with the Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams.
headlamp system, verify the condition of the battery Conventional and halogen headlamps are inter-
connections, charging system, headlamp bulbs, wire changeable. It is recommended that they not be
connectors, relay, high beam dimmer switch and intermixed on a given vehicle.
headlamp switch. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Dia-
grams for component locations and circuit informa-
tion.
HEADLAMP DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM 1. Loose or corroded battery cables. 1. Clean and secure battery cable clamps
WITH ENGINE IDLING OR and posts.
IGNITION TURNED OFF. 2. Loose or worn generator drive belt. 2. Adjust or replace generator drive belt.
3. Charging system output too low. 3. Test and repair charging system, refer to
Group 8A
4. Battery has insufficient charge. 4. Test battery state-of-charge, refer to
Group 8A
5. Battery is sulfated or shorted. 5. Load test battery, refer to Group 8A.
6. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 6. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
locations, refer to Group 8W.
7. Both headlamp bulbs defective. 7. Replace both headlamp bulbs.
HEADLAMP BULBS 1. Charging system output too high. 1. Test and repair charging system, refer to
BURN OUT Group 8A
FREQUENTLY.
2. Loose or corroded terminals or 2. Inspect and repair all connectors and
splices in circuit. splices, refer to Group 8W.
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM 1. Charging system output too low. 1. Test and repair charging system, refer to
WITH ENGINE RUNNING Group 8A.
ABOVE IDLE.* 2. Poor headlamp circuit ground. 2. Test voltage drop across Z1-ground,
refer to Group 8W.
3. High resistance in headlamp circuit. 3. Test amperage draw of headlamp circuit.
4. Both headlamp bulbs defective. 4. Replace both headlamp bulbs.
HEADLAMPS FLASH 1. Poor headlamp circuit ground. 1. Repair circuit ground, refer to Group 8W.
RANDOMLY. 2. High resistance in headlamp circuit. 2. Test amperage draw of headlamp circuit.
3. Faulty headlamp switch circuit 3. Replace headlamp switch.
breaker.
4. Loose or corroded terminals or 4. Repair connector terminals or splices,
splices in circuit. refer to Group 8W.
HEADLAMPS DO NOT 1. No voltage to headlamps. 1. Replace fuse, refer to group 8W.
ILLUMINATE. 2. No ground at headlamps. 2. Repair circuit ground, refer to Group 8W.
3. Faulty headlamp switch. 3. Replace headlamp switch.
4. Faulty headlamp dimmer switch. 4. Replace headlamp dimmer switch.
5. Broken connector terminal or wire 5. Repair connector terminal or wire
splice in headlamp circuit. splices.
* Canada vehicles must have lamps ON.

3. XJ LAMPS 8L - 3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
FOG LAMP DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
FOG LAMPS ARE DIM 1. Loose or corroded battery cables. 1. Clean and secure battery cable clamps
WITH ENGINE IDLING OR and posts.
IGNITION TURNED OFF. 2. Loose or worn generator drive belt. 2. Adjust or replace generator drive belt.
3. Charging system output too low. 3. Test and repair charging system, refer to
Group 8A
4. Battery has insufficient charge. 4. Test battery state-of-charge, refer to
Group 8A.
5. Battery is sulfated or shorted. 5. Load test battery, refer to Group 8A
6. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 6. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
locations, refer to Group 8W.
7. Both fog lamp bulbs defective. 7. Replace both lamp bulbs.
FOG LAMP BULBS BURN 1. Charging system output too high. 1. Test and repair charging system, refer to
OUT FREQUENTLY. Group 8A.
2. Loose or corroded terminals or 2. Inspect and repair all connectors and
splices in circuit. splices, refer to Group 8W.
FOG LAMPS ARE DIM 1. Charging system output too low. 1. Test and repair charging system, refer to
WITH ENGINE RUNNING Group 8A.
ABOVE IDLE. 2. Poor fog lamp circuit ground. 2. Test voltage drop across Z1-ground,
refer to Group 8W.
3. High resistance in fog lamp circuit. 3. Test amperage draw of fog lamp circuit.
4. Both fog lamp bulbs defective. 4. Replace both fog lamp bulbs.
FOG LAMPS FLASH 1. Poor fog lamp circuit ground. 1. Repair circuit ground, refer to Group 8W.
RANDOMLY. 2. High resistance in fog lamp circuit. 2. Test amperage draw of fog lamp circuit.
3. Faulty fog lamp switch circuit 3. Replace fog lamp switch.
breaker.
4. Loose or corroded terminals or 4. Repair connector terminals or splices,
splices in circuit. refer to Group 8W.
FOG LAMPS DO NOT 1. Blown fuse for fog lamps. 1. Replace fuse, refer to group 8W.
ILLUMINATE. 2. No ground at fog lamps. 2. Repair circuit ground, refer to Group 8W.
3. Faulty fog lamp switch. 3. Replace fog lamp switch.
4. Broken connector terminal or wire 4. Repair connector terminal or wire
splice in fog lamp circuit. splices.
HEADLAMP DELAY MODULE (5) Turn headlamps on and measure voltage at ter-
minal 6. The voltmete should indicate battery volt-
DELAY FUNCTION INOPERATIVE age. If not repair open circuit between L2 and HDLP
(1) Ensure headlamps operate before proceeding. delay module.
(2) Remove, inspect and test the HDLP delay 10 (6) Measure the voltage between the delay module
amp fuse in junction box. Replace if defective. terminal 2 and vehicle body ground. The voltmeter
(3) With the key off and the connector discon- should indicate battery voltage. If not, repair the
nected, measure the resistance from the delay mod- open circuit in the wire harness to the HDLP fuse in
ule terminal 4 to vehicle body ground. The ohmmeter the PDC.
should indicate zero ohms. If not, repair the open cir- (7) If steps 1 through 6 prove out good, replace
cuit in the wire harness to vehicle body ground. headlamp delay module.
(4) With the key on measure the voltage between
the delay module terminal 8 and vehicle body
ground. The voltmeter should indicate battery volt-
age. If not, repair the open circuit in the wire har-
ness from ignition switch to HDLP delay module.

4. TO CENTER VEHICLE
CENTER OF OF HEAD-
LAMP LENS TOP EDGE OF HIGH TO CENTER
FLOOR INTENSITY ZONELEFT EDGE OF HIGH INTEN-
OF HEADLAMP LENS 7.62 METERS FEET)
SITY ZONE(25 VEHICLE CENTERLINE
FRONT OF HEADLAMP
8L - 4 LAMPS XJ
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PREPARATION . . . . . . 4
SERVICE PROCEDURES SPECIAL TOOLS
FOG LAMP ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
GENERAL INFORMATION SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PREPARATION
Headlamps can be aligned using the screen method (1) Verify headlamp dimmer switch and high beam
provided in this section. Alignment Tool C-4466-A or indicator operation.
equivalent can also be used. Refer to instructions (2) Correct defective components that could hinder
provided with the tool for proper procedures. The proper headlamp alignment.
preferred headlamp alignment setting is 0 for (3) Verify proper tire inflation.
the left/right adjustment and 1” down for the (4) Clean headlamp lenses.
up/down adjustment. (5) Verify that luggage area is not heavily loaded.
(6) Fuel tank should be FULL. Add 2.94 kg (6.5
lbs.) of weight over the fuel tank for each estimated
gallon of missing fuel.
Fig. 1 Headlamp Alignment Screen—Typical

5. ADJUSTMENT
LEFT/RIGHT
HEADLAMP
SCREW UP/DOWN ADJUST-
MENT SCREW
XJ LAMPS 8L - 5
SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION (1) Remove screws and both headlamp bezels.
(1) Position vehicle on a level surface perpendicu- (2) Clean front of the headlamps.
lar to a flat wall 7.62 meters (25 ft) away from front (3) Place headlamps on LOW beam.
of headlamp lens (Fig. 1). (4) Cover front of the headlamp that is not being
(2) If necessary, tape a line on the floor 7.62 adjusted.
meters (25 ft) away from and parallel to the wall. (5) Turn vertical adjustment screw (Fig. 2) until
(3) Measure from the floor up 1.27 meters (5 ft) the headlamp beam pattern on screen/wall is similar
and tape a line on the wall at the centerline of the to the pattern depicted in the alignment screen fig-
vehicle. Sight along the centerline of the vehicle ure.
(from rear of vehicle forward) to verify accuracy of
the line placement.
(4) Rock vehicle side-to-side three times to allow
suspension to stabilize.
(5) Jounce front suspension three times by pushing
downward on front bumper and releasing.
(6) Measure the distance from the center of head-
lamp lens to the floor. Transfer measurement to the
alignment screen (with tape). Use this line for
up/down adjustment reference.
(7) Measure distance from the centerline of the
vehicle to the center of each headlamp being aligned.
Transfer measurements to screen (with tape) to each
side of vehicle centerline. Use these lines for left/
right adjustment reference.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
A properly aimed low beam will project the top Fig. 2 Headlamp Beam Adjustment Screws
edge of high intensity pattern on the screen from 50 NOTE: When using a headlamp aiming screen:
mm (2 in.) above to 50 mm (2 in.) below headlamp
centerline. The side-to-side left edge of high intensity • Adjust the headlamps so that the beam horizon-
pattern should be from 50 mm (2 in.) left to 50 mm tal position is at 0.
(2 in.) right of headlamp centerline). The preferred • Adjust the beam vertical position is 25 mm (1
headlamp alignment is 0 for the left/right in) downward from the lamp horizontal centerline.
adjustment and 1” down for the up/down (6) Rotate the horizontal adjustment screw until
adjustment. The high beams on a vehicle with dual the headlamp beam pattern on the aiming screen/
headlamps cannot be aligned. The high beam pattern wall similar to the pattern in the alignment screen
should be correct when the low beams are aligned figure.
properly. (7) Cover front of the headlamp that has been
adjusted and adjust the other headlamp beam as
instructed above.
(8) Install headlamp bezels. Tighten the screws
securely.

6. VEHICLEADJUSTMENT
CENTERLINE SCREW
FOG LAMP CENTER OF VEHICLE TO CENTER
OF FOG LAMP LENS
MOUNTING
BRACKET FRONT OF FOG LAMP 7.62 METERS (25 FEET)
HIGH-INTENSITY AREA FLOOR TOmm (4 in.)
OF FOG LAMP LENS
100 CENTER
8L - 6 LAMPS XJ
SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
Fig. 3 Fog Lamp Alignment —Typical
FOG LAMP ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL TOOLS
Prepare an alignment screen. Refer to Alignment
Screen Preparation paragraph in this section. A prop- HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
erly aligned fog lamp will project a pattern on the
alignment screen 100 mm (4 in.) below the fog lamp
centerline and straight ahead (Fig. 3).
Rotate the adjustment screw to adjust beam height
(Fig. 4).
Headlamp Aiming Kit C-4466–A
Fig. 4 Fog Lamp Adjustment

7. BUMPERSPRING HEADLAMP NUT LAMP
PARK/TURN
ADJUSTMENT HEADLAMP BEZEL BULBSOCKET ACCESSCLIP
FOG LAMP
BULB
COVER
XJ LAMPS 8L - 7
LAMP BULB SERVICE
INDEX
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB . . . . . 7
BACK-UP/REAR TURN SIGNAL/TAIL LAMP HEADLAMP BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 8 LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP MAP READING LAMP BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
(CHMSL) BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 8 SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DOME LAMP BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 9 UNDERHOOD LAMP BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FOG LAMP BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 7 VISOR VANITY LAMP BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOG LAMP BULB
HEADLAMP BULB REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws attaching the access cover
REMOVAL to the bottom of the fog lamp (Fig. 2).
(1) Remove the screws attaching the bezel to the (2) Remove spring clip securing bulb to fog lamp.
grille opening panel (Fig. 1). (3) Disconnect wire connectors at bulb.
(4) Remove bulb element from fog lamp.
Fig. 1 Headlamp Bezel
(2) Remove the screws attaching the retaining ring Fig. 2 Fog Lamp Components
to the headlamp bucket. INSTALLATION
(3) Disconnect the headlamp bulb wire harness
connector. CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb glass with fin-
(4) Separate the bulb from the vehicle. gers or other oily surfaces. Reduced bulb life will
result.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect wire harness connector. (1) Position bulb element in fog lamp.
(2) Position bulb in bucket. (2) Connect wire connectors at bulb.
(3) Position retaining ring on headlamp bulb and (3) Install spring clip securing bulb to fog lamp.
install screws. (4) Install screws attaching the access cover to the
(4) Install headlamp bezel. bottom of the fog lamp.
FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove headlamp bezel.

8. PARK LAMP
BULB SIDE MARKER
LAMP SIDE MARKERLAMP
PARK LAMP
BULB TAIL LAMP
BULB TAIL LAMP
8L - 8 LAMPS XJ
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(2) Remove screws attaching park/turn signal (2) Install bulb and socket in back of side marker
lamp to grille opening panel. lamp.
(3) Rotate bulb socket one-third turn and remove (3) Install side marker lamp.
it from lamp (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove bulb from socket. BACK-UP/REAR TURN SIGNAL/TAIL LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove tail lamp.
(2) Rotate bulb socket one-third turn and remove
bulb socket from lamp (Fig. 5).
(3) Remove bulb from socket.
Fig. 3 Park/Turn Signal Lamp Bulb
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb in socket.
(2) Install socket in lamp.
(3) Install park/turn signal lamp.
(4) Install headlamp bezel.
Fig. 5 Bulb Socket Removal
SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb in socket.
REMOVAL (2) Install bulb and socket in lamp.
(1) Remove side marker lamp. (3) Install lamp.
(2) Remove bulb and socket from back side of lamp
housing (Fig. 4). LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB
(3) Remove bulb from socket.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws attaching license plate lamp to
liftgate.
(2) Remove bulb from lamp socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a replacement bulb in lamp socket.
(2) Install screws attaching license plate lamp to
liftgate.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL)
BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws attaching the lamp housing
to the liftgate.
(2) Rotate bulb socket 1/4 turn and pull from hous-
Fig. 4 Side Marker Lamp ing (Fig. 6).
INSTALLATION (3) Grasp bulb and pull from socket.
(1) Install bulb in socket.

9. CHMSL CHMSLBULB
XJ LAMPS 8L - 9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) CONSOLE
LENS FLAT BLADE
(2) Position the lens at the lamp housing and force
it upward into the housing until the retainer tabs are
seated on the lamp housing shoulders.
MAP READING LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Insert a flat blade screwdriver in slot at front
of lens (Fig. 7).
(2) Rotate the screwdriver until lens snaps out of
the housing.
(3) Remove lens from housing.
(4) Remove bulb from terminals.
Fig. 6 CHMSL Bulb
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Position socket in lamp and rotate 1/4 turn.
(3) Install the screws attaching the lamp housing
to the liftgate.
UNDERHOOD LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
underhood lamp.
(2) Rotate the bulb counterclock-wise. Remove it
from the lamp socket. Fig. 7 Reading Lamp Bulb
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert bulb into reading lamp terminals.
(1) Insert the replacement bulb in the lamp base
(2) Replace lens by holding lens level and pushing
socket. Rotate it clockwise.
rearward into housing.
(2) Connect the wire harness connector to the
(3) Push lens up to snap into housing.
lamp.
VISOR VANITY LAMP BULB
DOME LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
(1) Using a small flat blade, carefully pry each cor-
(1) Remove the dome lamp lens by squeezing it at
ner of lens outward from lamp.
both sides. This will separate the lens retainer tabs
(2) Separate lens from lamp.
from the lamp housing shoulders.
(3) Grasp bulb and pull outward.
(2) Pull the lens downward to remove it from the
lamp housing. INSTALLATION
(3) Grasp bulb and pull from lamp. (1) Position bulb in socket and push into place.
(2) Position lens on lamp and snap into place.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position bulb in lamp and snap into place.

10. BUMPERSPRING HEADLAMP NUT LAMP
PARK/TURN
ADJUSTMENT HEADLAMP BEZEL
FOG LAMP BUMPER
8L - 10 LAMPS XJ
LAMP SERVICE
INDEX
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION HEADLAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
BACK-UP/REAR TURN SIGNAL/TAIL LAMP . . . 11 LICENSE PLATE LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP MAP/READING LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
(CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SIDE MARKER LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DOME LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 UNDERHOOD LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FOG LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 VISOR VANITY LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP . . . . . . . . . 10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (3) Connect the wire harness connector.
(4) Position the bulb in the bucket.
HEADLAMP (5) Position retaining ring on the headlamp bulb
and install screws.
REMOVAL (6) Install the headlamp bezel.
(1) Remove the screws attaching the bezel to the
grille opening panel FOG LAMP
(2) Remove the screws attaching the retaining ring
to the headlamp bucket. REMOVAL
(3) Disconnect the headlamp bulb wire harness (1) Disconnect the fog lamp wire harness connec-
connector. tor.
(4) Separate the bulb from the vehicle. (2) Remove the screws attaching the fog lamp to
(5) Remove the spring attaching the headlamp the support (Fig. 2).
bucket to the grille opening panel (Fig. 1). (3) Separate the fog lamp from the vehicle.
(6) Slide the headlamp bucket downward to disen-
gage it from the headlamp adjusting screws.
Fig. 2 Fog Lamp
INSTALLATION
Fig. 1 Headlamp (1) Position the fog lamp in the support bracket
INSTALLATION and install the screws.
(1) Position the headlamp bucket in the grille (2) Connect the fog lamp wire harness connector.
opening panel and slide the headlamp bucket upward
to engage it with the headlamp adjusting screws. FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
(2) Install the spring attaching the headlamp
bucket to the grille opening panel. REMOVAL
(1) Remove the headlamp bezel.

11. BUMPER
SIDE GRILLE LAMP LAMP
PARK/TURN
ING PANEL
MARKER
OPEN- NUT
BEZEL FENDER GROMMET TAIL LAMP REAR BUMPER
XJ LAMPS 8L - 11
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(2) Remove the screws attaching the park/turn sig- (2) Install side marker lamp in grille opening
nal lamp housing to the grille opening panel (Fig. 3). panel.
(3) Remove the bulb sockets and separate from the
vehicle. BACK-UP/REAR TURN SIGNAL/TAIL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Open the liftgate.
(2) Remove the bolts attaching the tail lamp hous-
ing to the quarter panel (Fig. 5).
(3) Grasp the lamp and pull to disengage it from
the grommet at the base of the lamp.
(4) Rotate the bulb sockets one-third turn and
remove the bulb sockets from the lamp housing.
Fig. 3 Park/Turn Signal Lamp
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulbs and sockets in the lamp housing.
(2) Position the park/turn signal lamp housing on
the grille opening panel and install the screws.
(3) Install the headlamp bezel.
SIDE MARKER LAMP
REMOVAL Fig. 5 Tail Lamp
(1) Remove screws attaching side marker lamp INSTALLATION
lens to grille opening panel (Fig. 4). (1) Install the bulb and sockets in the lamp hous-
(2) Remove bulb and socket from back side of ing.
lamp. (2) Position the lamp housing in the quarter panel
and push to engage the grommet.
(3) Install the lamp housing screws. Tighten the
screws securely.
(4) Install the bolts attaching the tail lamp hous-
ing to the quarter panel.
(5) Close the liftgate.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL)
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws attaching the CHMSL to
the liftgate (Fig. 6).
(2) Disconnect the wire harness connector.
(3) Separate the CHMSL from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the wire harness connector.
Fig. 4 Side Marker Lamp (2) Position the CHMSL on the liftgate.
INSTALLATION (3) Install the screws attaching the CHMSL to the
(1) Install bulb and socket in back of side marker liftgate.
lamp.

12. U-NUT
CHMSL
LIFTGATE WIREGROMMET
WIRE HOLE
CONNEC-
NUT
TOR FWD CONVOLUTED LENSLAMP
SCREW LAMPSWITCH
UNDERHOODBULBPANEL
DOME ANDINNER HAR-
HOODNESS COVER
HEADLINER
WIRE
8L - 12 LAMPS XJ
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 6 Center High Mounted Stop lamp Fig. 7 Underhood Lamp
LICENSE PLATE LAMP DOME LAMP
REMOVAL REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws attaching the license plate (1) Remove the dome lamp lens by squeezing it at
lamp to the liftgate. both sides. This will separate the lens retainer tabs
(2) Remove the bulb from the lamp socket. from the lamp housing shoulders.
(2) Pull the lens downward to remove it from the
INSTALLATION lamp housing.
(1) Install bulb in the lamp socket. (3) Remove the fasteners attaching the lamp to the
(2) Position the license plate lamp on the liftgate roof (Fig. 8).
and install screws.
UNDERHOOD LAMP
The underhood lamp is installed on the hood inner
panel. The lamp illuminates when the hood is
opened. The liquid ON/OFF switch that is integral
with the lamp base controls the operation. The
switch provides automatic ON/OFF functions each
time the hood is opened and closed.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
lamp.
(2) Rotate the bulb counterclock-wise. Remove it
from the lamp base socket.
(3) Remove the screw that attaches the lamp
reflector and support bracket (Fig. 7).
(4) Remove the lamp from the hood inner panel. Fig. 8 Dome Lamp
(4) Disconnect the wire harness connector.
INSTALLATION (5) Remove the lamp housing from the headliner
(1) Position the underhood lamp on the hood inner cavity.
panel.
(2) Install the screw through the lamp and into INSTALLATION
the hood panel. Tighten the screw securely. (1) Position the dome lamp housing at the head-
(3) Insert a replacement bulb in the lamp base liner cavity.
socket. Rotate it clockwise. (2) Connect the wire harness connector.
(4) Connect the wire harness connector to the (3) Install the fasteners attaching the lamp to the
lamp. roof.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(4) Position the lens at the lamp housing and force (2) Starting at the base of the lamp assembly and
it upward into the housing until the retainer tabs are working right-to-left, use a small flat blade, carefully
seated on the lamp housing shoulders. pry lamp from visor.
(3) Disconnect visor lamp wire connector and
MAP/READING LAMP remove from vehicle.
The map/reading lamp can be serviced by removing
the overhead console. Refer to Group 8C, Overhead INSTALLATION
Console for removal/installation procedures. (1) Position visor lamp at visor and connect visor
lamp wire connector.
VISOR VANITY LAMP (2) Position visor lamp in visor and press into
place.
REMOVAL
(1) Fold down sunvisor.

14. HEADLAMP DELAY MOD-
ULE BRACKET
8L - 14 LAMPS XJ
LAMP SYSTEMS DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT
MODULE
INDEX
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SENTINEL HEADLAMP DELAY MODULE . . . . . 14
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP MODULE . . . . . . . . 14
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP MODULE
SENTINEL HEADLAMP DELAY MODULE REMOVAL
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) module is
REMOVAL located on the right fender inner panel adjacent to
(1) Remove the knee blocker. the dash panel (Fig. 2).
(2) Remove the screw that attaches the module to
the inside of the instrument panel (Fig. 1).
(3) Disconnect the wire harness connector and
remove the module from the instrument panel.
Fig. 1 Headlamp Delay Module
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the module inside the I/P and connect Fig. 2 Daytime Running Lamp Module
the wire harness connector to the module.
(1) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
(2) Install the screw that attaches the module to
module.
the inside of the instrument panel.
(2) Remove the screws that attach the module to
(3) Install the knee blocker.
the fender inner panel.
(3) Remove the module from the fender inner
panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the module on the right fender inner
panel.
(2) Install the attaching screws. Tighten the
screws securely.
(3) Connect the wire harness connector to the mod-
ule.

15. XJ LAMPS 8L - 15
BULB APPLICATION
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION INTERIOR LAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SPECIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR LAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
GENERAL INFORMATION LAMP BULB
Dome/Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 906
GENERAL INFORMATION Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
The following Bulb Application Tables lists the Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912
lamp title on the left side of the column and trade Under Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
number or part number on the right. Vanity Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Underpanel Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
CAUTION: Do not use bulbs that have a higher
candle power than the bulb listed in the Bulb Appli- INDICATOR LAMPS
cation Table. Damage to lamp can result. Do not Service procedures for most of the lamps in the
touch halogen bulbs with fingers or other oily sur- instrument panel, instrument cluster and switches
faces. Bulb life will be reduced. are located in Group 8E, Instrument Panel and
Gauges.
LAMP BULB
SPECIFICATIONS A/C Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
EXTERIOR LAMPS Anti-lock Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
LAMP BULB Check Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157 Check Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Center High Mounted Stoplamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921 Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Fog lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3 Coolant Temp High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Front Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Headlamp/Sealed Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6054 Fasten Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Four Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Park/Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157 Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Tail/Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157 Heater Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Rear Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
INTERIOR LAMPS Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Service procedures for most of the lamps in the Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
instrument panel, Instrument cluster and switches Low Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
are located in Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Low Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Gauges. Some components have lamps that can only Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASC
be serviced by an Authorized Service Center (ASC) Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
after the component is removed from the vehicle. Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658
Contact local dealer for location of nearest ASC. Transmission Floor Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
LAMP BULB Upshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561

17. XJ LAMPS 8L - 1
LAMPS
CONTENTS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FRONT TURN SIGNAL . ................... 2
BACKUP, REAR TURN SIGNAL, TAILLIGHT AND HEADLIGHTS . . . . . . . ................... 1
REAR FOG LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SIDE REPEATER LIGHT .................. 1
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOPLIGHT . . . . . . . 2 SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT FOG LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 REPLACEMENT BULBS ................... 3
FRONT POSITION LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SIDE REPEATER LIGHT
HEADLIGHTS REMOVAL
1. Insert a small, flat bladed pry tool in slot pro-
REMOVAL vided at the bottom side of the side repeater lamp
1. Remove the 2 screws holding the bezel in place bulb to socket.
and remove bezel (Fig. 1). 2. Pry lamp lens from lamp housing.
2. Remove the 4 screws holding the headlight and 3. Rotate and pull the bulb from the socket (Fig.
replace the bulb from the rear of the housing (Fig. 2). 3).
Fig. 1 Headlight Bezel Fig. 3 Side Repeater Light
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
1. Align the side repeater lamp bulb to the socket
(Fig. 3).
2. Push and twist the bulb into the socket.
3. Position the top edge of the lamp lens to the lip
on the lamp housing.
4. Press downward until the lamp lens is fully
seated to the lip.
5. Verify lamp operation.
FRONT POSITION LIGHT
REMOVAL
1. Remove the 2 screws holding the headlight
bezel in place and remove the bezel (Fig. 1).
Fig. 2 Headlight Housing
2. Remove the 4 screws holding the headlight
1. Reverse the removal procedures to install. housing (Fig. 2).

18. 8L - 2 LAMPS XJ
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
3. Pull the front position light socket from the rub- 3. Remove the lamp element from the housing
ber grommet and replace the bulb (Fig. 4). (Fig. 6).
Fig. 4 Front Position Light Fig. 6 Front Fog Light
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
1. Reverse the removal procedure for installation. 1. Install the new lamp element in the housing
and reinstall the lower housing.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL
BACKUP, REAR TURN SIGNAL, TAILLIGHT AND
REMOVAL REAR FOG LIGHT
1. Remove the 2 screws holding the bezel in place
and remove the bezel (Fig. 1). REMOVAL
2. Remove the screws holding the turn signal 1. There are 3 mounting bolts attaching the tail-
housing in place (Fig. 5). light assembly. When removing, unfasten the 3 bolts
3. Remove the turn signal housing. located on the top and side. Do not remove the bot-
4. Twist the socket from the back of the turn sig- tom shoulder bolt; lift up and out to remove the
nal housing and then pull from the socket. assembly.
2. Turn the bulb assembly 1/3 turn and pull the
bulb from the socket to replace the bulb (Fig. 7).
Fig. 5 Front Turn Signal Bulb
INSTALLATION
1. Reverse the removal procedure to install. Fig. 7 Rear Lamp Replacement
INSTALLATION
FRONT FOG LAMP 1. Reverse the removal procedure to install.
REMOVAL CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOPLIGHT
1. Remove the 2 screws from the bottom cover of
the lamp body (Fig. 5). REMOVAL
2. Disconnect the 2 wires from the lamp element. 1. Remove the 2 screws (Fig. 8).
2. Rotate the bulb sockets 1/4 turn and pull from
the housing.

19. XJ LAMPS 8L - 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
SPECIFICATIONS
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Lamps Bulb Type
Auto. Trans. Floor Shift Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561
Climate Control Lamp (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Dome Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561
Dome/Reading Lamp . . . . . . . . . (1) 561 and (2) 906
Glove Box Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Lighted Vanity Mirror (2)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Map Reading Light in Overhead Console (4) . . . 912
Fig. 8 Center High Mounted Stoplight Rocker Switch Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Transfer Case Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658
INSTALLATION
Underpanel Courtesy Lamps (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
1. Reverse the removal procedure for installation.
* Available only at Chrysler Dealers.