Repair

LIGHTING (EXT): HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY: REPAIR

HINT
* Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure described below is for the LH side.
* If only the installation area of the headlight is damaged, the repairs described below can be performed inexpensively by using brackets for the repair. This may only be done if the other areas of the headlight are not damaged.

1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

Removal

2. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

3. INSTALL HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR UPPER RETAINER

HINT
* If only the installation area of the headlight is damaged, use a bracket for a low-cost repair.
* Ensure that other areas of the headlight are not damaged.

(a) Cut off the shaded portion in the illustration and smooth the surface with sandpaper.





HINT
After cutting off the shaded portion, place the headlight protector upper retainer against the bosses and gradually file away the shaded portion until installation is possible.

(b) Install the headlight protector upper retainer with the 2 screws.





4. INSTALL HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR LOWER RETAINER

HINT
* If only the installation area of the headlight is damaged, use a bracket for a low-cost repair.
* Ensure that other areas of the headlight are not damaged.

(a) Cut off the shaded portion in the illustration and smooth the surface with sandpaper.





HINT
After cutting off the shaded portion, place the headlight protector against the bosses and gradually file away the shaded portion until installation is possible.

(b) Install the headlight protector lower retainer with the 2 screws.





5. INSTALL HEADLIGHT NO. 2 PROTECTOR LOWER RETAINER

HINT
* If only the installation area of the headlight is damaged, use a bracket for a low-cost repair.
* Ensure that other areas of the headlight are not damaged.

(a) Cut off the shaded portion in the illustration and smooth the surface with sandpaper.





HINT
After cutting off the shaded portion, place the headlight protector against the bosses and gradually file away the shaded portion until installation is possible.

(b) Install the headlight No. 2 protector lower retainer with the 2 screws.





6. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY Installation

7. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER

Installation

8. PREPARE VEHICLE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT Adjustments

9. PREPARE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (for Using a Screen) Adjustments

10. INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING Adjustments

11. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING Adjustments