Jaguar X-Type X400 Saloon Rear Bumper Covering Panel Shadow Grey - 2078

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos. Jaguar X-Type X400 Saloon Rear Bumper Covering Panel Shadow Grey is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Shadow Grey - 2078 shade, it allows for maintaining a consistent body appearance and the correct geometry of the rear body section following post-accident repairs or the replacement of worn-out parts.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: C2S38521XXX-SHG
• Mark: Jaguar
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: C2S38521XXX
• Substitutable numbers: C2S38521XXX, C2S3-8521-XXX, 1X4317K835NKXXX, 1X43-17K835NK-XXX
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Part type: Bumper
• Color: Shadow Grey - 2078
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function in the bodywork

The presented rear bumper has been designed specifically for the Jaguar X-Type X400 saloon, taking into account the characteristic body lines and safety requirements. As a component mounted in the rear of the vehicle, it is responsible for:

• absorbing a portion of energy during low and medium-impact collisions,
• maintaining the proper shape and rigidity of the rear body zone,
• ensuring correct body line alignment and fitment with the fenders and trunk lid,
• providing mounting points for additional components (e.g., license plate lighting, decorative trims – if provided in the specific configuration). Thanks to a design consistent with Jaguar factory standards, the bumper retains the correct mounting points and geometry, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment of gaps between body panels.

Shadow Grey color – benefits for repairs

The factory Shadow Grey - 2078 shade allows for visual matching to the vehicle's existing paint, which limits the scope of paintwork or facilitates its precise execution. In practice, this means:

• easier achievement of a consistent color effect with other body panels,
• reduced risk of visible shade differences after repair,
• a more predictable process of preparing the component for spot or full painting. For users who care about body aesthetics, this is a significant advantage, especially when performing repairs on premium class vehicles such as Jaguar.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered bumper belongs to the group of used parts, which means it comes from vehicle dismantling. Such components are often chosen for repairs where maintaining original geometry and compatibility with factory mounting points is crucial. In practice, this translates into:

• maintaining the original body line without the need for modifications,
• the possibility of installation in place of the factory bumper without interfering with the vehicle's structure,
• a favorable cost-to-quality ratio compared to low-class replacements. Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the surface condition and prepare it for any potential paintwork in accordance with the manufacturer's technology.

Why choose an original Jaguar bumper

In the case of premium class models such as the Jaguar X-Type, the use of original body components has a direct impact on the durability and aesthetics of the repair. The rear bumper dedicated to the X-Type X400 saloon ensures:

• stylistic consistency with other body elements,
• correct fitment to factory reinforcements and mounts,
• preservation of the rear body aerodynamics designed by the manufacturer. For body and paint shops as well as individual users, this means less adjustment work and a more predictable final repair result.

Repair expansion – Jaguar Bumpers and reinforcements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body zone in your Jaguar and need other elements from the same group, such as additional reinforcements, beams, or other covers from this section, check the available parts in the Jaguar Bumpers and reinforcements category.

More about trends in premium car repairs

If you are interested in a broader context of servicing and modernizing premium segment cars, including the selection of appropriate body elements and components, it is worth reading the material describing the development of technology in luxury models – you will find it in the article Evolution of the Mercedes S-Class: from W140 to W222 – innovations and parts over the years, which well illustrates how construction standards and the approach to part selection are changing.