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Removal and Replacement

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL

WARNING: Because the headlight system uses high voltage, be careful not to perform work with wet hands. There is a possibility of electrical shock.

CAUTION: The HID headlight uses very high voltages for the lighting circuit. Make sure that the power is turned OFF before working.

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the clips and remove the air intake duct (rear). (When removing the headlight RH)






3. Remove the front bumper face.
4. Disconnect harness connectors.
5. Remove the bolts and clips, and remove the headlight assembly.






INSTALLATION
1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

2. Adjust the headlight beam and fog light beam.
- Adjust the headlight beam. Adjustments
- Adjust the fog light beam. (Model with fog light) Adjustments
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