Headlight Assembly (For Halogen Headlight) -- Disassembly |
- NOTICE:
- Handle components indoors as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from entering and adhering to headlight assembly components.
- Do not reuse parts which have reduced fastening ability due to thread damage.
- Do not touch the inner surface of the lens and metallic surfaces as much as possible, or they may become dirty.
- Do not allow metallic surfaces to become dirty, as such surfaces become damaged even if they are only lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
- When installing components, make sure that the wire harness is not pinched or pulled.
- Do not use solvent to clean components. Only clean them with a dry cloth.
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB |
Turn the front turn signal light socket counterclockwise until the matchmark is aligned with the unlock position mark to disconnect the front turn signal light socket.
Text in Illustration *a Matchmark *b Unlock Position Mark
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Remove the front turn signal light bulb from the front turn signal light socket.
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2. REMOVE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT SOCKET |
Disconnect the connector and remove the front turn signal light socket.
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3. REMOVE CLEARANCE LIGHT BULB |
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise until the matchmark is aligned with the unlock position mark to disconnect the bulb socket.
Text in Illustration *a Matchmark *b Unlock Position Mark
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Remove the clearance light bulb from the bulb socket.
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4. REMOVE NO. 1 HEADLIGHT BULB |
Disconnect the connector.
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Turn the No. 1 headlight bulb counterclockwise until the bulb stops.
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Pull out the No. 1 headlight bulb and remove it.
- NOTICE:
- Do not touch the glass part of the No. 1 headlight bulb.
5. REMOVE NO. 2 HEADLIGHT BULB |
Disconnect the connector.
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Turn the No. 2 headlight bulb counterclockwise until the bulb stops.
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Pull out the No. 2 headlight bulb and remove it.
- NOTICE:
- Do not touch the glass part of the No. 2 headlight bulb.
6. REMOVE HEADLIGHT CORD |
Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the 2 connectors.
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Detach the wire harness clamp and remove the headlight cord.
7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT LH |
Remove the 2 screws.
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Detach the 2 guides and remove the front bumper reinforcement LH.
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8. REMOVE HEADLIGHT LENS LH |
- NOTICE:
- Perform work using clean rubber gloves.
- Do not touch the inner surface of the lens and metallic surfaces as much as possible, or they may become dirty.
- Do not allow metallic surfaces to become dirty, as such surfaces become damaged even if they are only lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
Remove the 2 screws and inner bracket.
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Remove the 2 screws and outer bracket.
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Remove the 7 screws.
Text in Illustration *A Headlight Assembly LH Backside *B Headlight Assembly LH Surface
Remove the headlight lens LH:
- NOTICE:
- Perform work using clean rubber gloves.
- Do not touch the inner surface of the lens and metallic surfaces as much as possible, or they may become dirty.
- Do not allow metallic surfaces to become dirty, as such surfaces become damaged even if they are only lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
- HINT:
- The connection between the headlight lens LH and headlight housing is extremely tight. Therefore, make sure to use the following method of using a dryer to warm and soften the headlight lens gasket to separate the headlight lens LH and headlight housing.
- With the headlight lens LH slightly lifted, cut the headlight lens gasket and separate the headlight lens LH.
Using a dryer, warm the headlight lens gasket from the backside of the headlight assembly LH at the separation starting point of the headlight lens LH and headlight housing.
- NOTICE:
- If the headlight assembly LH is heated unevenly, it will deform or melt.
- HINT:
- If the headlight lens LH cannot be lifted, even after heating, using a screwdriver, lift the headlight lens LH.
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Text in Illustration *A Headlight Assembly LH Surface *B Headlight Assembly LH Backside *a Separation Starting Point - - Detach the 2 claws A and slightly lift the headlight lens LH.
Heat the headlight lens gasket starting from the backside of the headlight assembly LH and finishing at the area around claw B.
Detach the claw B and slightly lift the headlight lens LH.
Heat the headlight lens gasket starting from the backside of the headlight assembly LH and finishing at the area around claw C.
Detach the 2 claws C and slightly lift the headlight lens LH.
Heat the headlight lens gasket starting from the backside of the headlight assembly LH and finishing at the area around claw D.
Detach the 2 claws D and remove the headlight lens LH.
Text in Illustration *a Claw A *b Claw B *c Claw C *d Claw D
9. REMOVE HEADLIGHT LENS GASKET |
- NOTICE:
- Perform work using clean rubber gloves.
- Do not touch the inner surface of the lens and metallic surfaces as much as possible, or they may become dirty.
- Do not allow metallic surfaces to become dirty, as such surfaces become damaged even if they are only lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
- The gasket must not be reused.
Remove the headlight lens gasket from the headlight lens and headlight housing.
- HINT:
- Using a dryer, heat the headlight lens gasket. While softening the headlight lens gasket, remove it from the headlight lens LH and headlight housing.