Headlight Assembly (for Hatchback)
REPAIRHINT:
- 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. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
3. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
4. INSTALL HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER UPPER
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 portion indicated by the hatched lines in the illustration and smooth the surface with sandpaper.
NOTE: After cutting off the shaded portion, place the headlight protector retainer upper against the bosses and gradually file away the shaded portion until installation is possible.
b. Install the headlight protector retainer upper with the 2 screws.
5. INSTALL HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER LOWER
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 portion indicated by the hatched lines in the illustration and smooth the surface with sandpaper.
NOTE: After cutting off the shaded portion, place the headlight protector retainer lower against the bosses and gradually file away the shaded portion until installation is possible.
b. Install the headlight protector retainer lower with the 2 screws.
6. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
7. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER
8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
9. PREPARE VEHICLE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
10. PREPARE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (for Using a Tester)
11. PREPARE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (for Using a Screen)
12. INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING
13. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING