Jaguar XFR Bumper Removal

[@roliasder]

Hi Hilton. Great to see my XF at the end of your video, fantastic work with the way you have presented my photo's to look like a video. Look forward to seeing more subscribers cars. regards Ian

[@carfanfan]

Thanks Ian. Your X260 is beautiful. If they'd made one with a V8 I'd definitely have one now 😉

[@johnmccolgan2177]

My x260 had 70 screws and bolts holding the bumper on. Painter couldn't believe it. You make it look so easy. Well done again 👏 👍

[@bar-sabas4801]

They dont want you taking it off😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@carfanfan]

Holy cow. That's horrendous for the DIY guy. 😱

[@steveegginton535]

Never taken my XF's bumper off in 5 years of ownership but may need to one day so thanks for the helpful video. Personally I wouldn't paint the growler badge black as I think it will get lost on a black grill.

[@carfanfan]

I agree Steve. I left it as is and have put it all back together again. It looks so awesome with all the grills being black. I had to buy a new R badge because the old one disintegrated. That little badge cost me £120. Ouch! 😱

[@steveegginton535]

@@carfanfan I imagine the gloss black looks great against the white paintwork. That's insane money for that badge! I need an engine undertray but Jag dealers want £220! for a piece of moulded plastic that will never be seen -trying to find one from a breaker

[@tmwillis80]

Sup Hilton? Hope all is well. Thx for the info. Thinking the emblem will look great just as is with the black grill surround. Just some contrast. Keep up the good vids…..

[@carfanfan]

Thanks mate. I agree. I left it as is and placed it on my new grill 😉

[@AndrewKNI]

Hi Hilton. How's it going? Outside temperature on the rise again? Great video. Another brave parts removal. Is there anything you wouldn't tackle? It will be good to see the finished bumper with the new grill. A lovely Jaguar XFS at the end. A great colour combination. :-)

[@carfanfan]

Hey Andy. Yeah, it's getting hot again thank goodness. Winter lasted all of 2 weeks 😂. I've already got all back together and man it looks awesome. I'm really stoked with the results. Next video will be putting it back together and then I get to tackle the Android Auto conversion which I'm really excited about. All the best to you 🤗

[@nevillefletcher7518]

I am tired just watching this video. Hats off to you, very brave indeed ! 👍😊

[@carfanfan]

It was tiring indeed, but the results are worth it 🤗

[@bloocookie1]

Hey Hilton, thanks for this, I need to get bumper off sometime, I need to replace the left headlight washer, it's been leaking for quite some time, so I've used a putty-like sealant to block it. And also one of the parking sensors are a little bit pushed in, and I want to fix that. I've had another issue with the bonnet's alignment with the top of the headlights. The right front corner of the bonnet sits slightly higher than on the left. I've tried adjusting those black rubber knobs to balance it out and it has a bit, but after a while the right corner still pops up a bit, the black knob is all the way at the bottom rn. Any idea why or how to fix it?

[@carfanfan]

Sounds like you may have a slightly bent bonnet. The adjusters should work with no problems. Have you checked the alignment by the windshield where it meets the door on the opposite side? If it's lower that end, the bonnet is bent.

[@bloocookie1]

@@carfanfan Actually I haven't, Ill definitely check it out in the morning! Is it where it meets the A-pillar?

[@JetFire9]

You need to adjust the latches down to get the bonnet to sit lower. Just turning the bumper won't always do it.

[@geordieboy5679]

Nice tutorial very informative

[@carfanfan]

Thanks. Next video will putting it all back together. Oi 🙄

[@geordieboy5679]

@@carfanfan some good news you might remember I hit a open drain and took out the NSR and NSF tyres as well as other damage I got the car back on the road and has been a dream driving the Pusey again I still fighting the area council and have a solicitor on the case. I send some photos and or videos to you later needs a good wash.

[@carfanfan]

@@geordieboy5679 Great to hear. I'm glad you got it up and running again. Make that council pay. Our insurance takes them on over here. Hit a pothole a few months ago and claimed from insurance for two wheels, now they're suing the municipality for the damages. All of a sudden, the potholes are being repaired in a frenzy 😜

[@geordieboy5679]

@@carfanfan they do the same here fast repair Then try to say there was no damage to the road.

[@deandrerichmond9528]

Hey Hilton, I just purchased a 2017 Jaguar XF 35t Premium AWD, and was thinking of upgrading my front grill and front bumper side grill covers from chrome to the gloss black variants. I have seen some on ebay for decently priced, because the OEM parts are insanely over priced. The product is listed saying they fit up the 2015 model year. Would you happen to know if the grill sizes are the same on the 2015 and up models? I have a feeling they are but can't really find anything on the internet to find out for sure.

[@carfanfan]

Yup, all the grills are the same on the X260

[@supremoo6891]

Hi Hilton, I’ve a normal jaguar XF x250 gasoline, Can I fit the bumper of the jaguar XFR plug and play??(like yours) do you have a code? Thanks

[@carfanfan]

It will fit but you will need the XFR undertray as well. The undertray on the XFR is shaped to fit the XFR bumper 😉

[@johnpoyntz6219]

A lot of work just to replace a grille badge but you’ve made it fairly simple with your video.👌

[@carfanfan]

Thanks mate. Actually I replaced the grill as well with a gloss black one and had the bumper resprayed since it had to come off any way. Save a fortune by taking the bumper off myself.

[@Basmatiminarii]

Eish all that work to get it off, and the new one isnt on yet! I need a nap!

[@99ralhom83]

Hi, nice video. Please, do you know if we can remplace the front bumper of the XFR X250 by the facelift without to change the lights. I ask this because my front bumber was cracked and it s just impossible in France to buy a used part. Thanks in advance

[@carfanfan]

I'm not sure I understand your question clearly - your bumper is cracked and you want to replace it, but no used bumpers available. Are you wanting to replace your bumper with a pre-facelift bumper? That's not possible unfortunately. The entire front end is different including bumper brackets.

[@nevillefletcher7518]

Please leave the badge on the grille as is ! 👍😊

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

I must try and get around to sending you some snaps of my xf Hilton . It’s amazing how many parts go into a bumper I’ve just had mine repainted and it’s looking good I’m glad I never took it apart now lol your jag looks pretty poorly without that bumper on it but it’s gonna look beautiful when it’s done I can’t make my mind up on the badge 🤔 I’d try it how it is before you refit it and if it’s not cutting it paint it dude 👍

[@carfanfan]

Thanks mate. I left the badge as is. It really looks good against the black grill. The grills all look larger now that they're black and it looks so mean.

[@mahbubulislam119]

Hey Hilton, love the videos. I have recently purchased the Jaguar XFR 2009 model. One thing has been bugging me and I was hoping you can shed some light. When I unlock my car at night my rear number plate lights don’t come on. Is that something I can turn on from the system or did Jaguar just make it difficult and not give us that option? Please let me know.

[@carfanfan]

Congrats on your purchase. I'm afraid its linked to the canbus and isn't programmable.

[@paulwalsh4236]

Hi Hilton can you send that link again and I only need loom for boot rear camera is OK or can I use the one on the link regard p

[@paulwalsh4236]

Hi Hilton if it is the boot wires what do u reckon it the best fixs

[@carfanfan]

Unfortunately you will have to replace the harness from the boot to the car body. I did a video on it a while back when my camera kept black screening.

[@paulwalsh4236]

@@carfanfan where can i get the harness from

[@SidewaysStew]

Hoping the bodyshop gets a perfect colour match

[@carfanfan]

Yes they did. It looks awesome. They did a color match after polishing the right front fender and painted it the same color. Already got it on and man it looks awesome 😎

[@SidewaysStew]

@@carfanfan marvellous :)

[@THA6reat1]

🤗It's Amazing as alwayz , I'm so glad that I am a subscriber to your channel because to watch you go detail into your craft And to see you get better into being great at what you do for me it is eye 👁️ opening .. 👍👍👍👍 Well worth watching indeed 😊

[@carfanfan]

Thank you so much 😊

[@arnietwo11]

Im about to change that upper grill with Jag head badge. Can u change it without removing the bumper ??

[@carfanfan]

Nope, bumper must come off. The grill is well secured into the bumper by many clips and you need a screwdriver to unclip each and every one.

[@rachidobili]

Hi, sorry i have a question off the topic, do you know how to bypass the bonnet sensor on this jaguar xf

[@carfanfan]

Unfortunately I don't but I would think that bridging the wires would make the car think it's always closed. I wouldn't recommend that though

[@rachidobili]

thanks @@carfanfan do you perhaps know a good auto electrician around Pretoria

[@carfanfan]

@rachidobili Unfortunately I don't. I'd recommend Googling for one and then check if there are good reviews for that place. Most are not good and will end up stealing parts from your car so be careful. I dealt with 3 and all 3 were not reliable.

[@gcm34]

You forgot to say about the starhead screw that requires you to take headlights out to get access to it

[@carfanfan]

I didn't have to remove the headlights to remove the bumper. They remain in place when removing the bumper.