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Headlight Assembly

REPAIR

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
- If the area where the headlight unit LH is installed is broken, the repairs listed below can be performed inexpensively through the use of a repair use bracket. This may only be done if the headlight assembly LH itself is not damaged.

1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE LH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE HEADLIGHT BRACKET LH
5. REMOVE HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER UPR LH

HINT:
- If the installation area of the headlight assembly LH is damaged, use the supply bracket for low-cost repair.
- Ensure that the headlight assembly LH is not damaged.




a. Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.

NOTE: After cutting off the part, place the headlight protector retainer UPR LH against the bosses and gradually file away until installation is possible.




b. Install the headlight protector retainer UPR LH with the 2 screws.

6. REMOVE HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER LWR LH

HINT:
- If the installation area of the headlight assembly LH is damaged, use the supply bracket for low-cost repair.
- Ensure that the headlight assembly LH is not damaged.




a. Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.

NOTE: After cutting off the part, place the headlight protector retainer LWR LH against the bosses and gradually file away until installation is possible.




b. Install the headlight protector retainer LWR LH with the 2 screws.

7. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
8. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
9. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIM ADJUSTMENT
10. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a tester)
11. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a screen)
12. HEADLIGHT AIMING INSPECTION
13. HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
14. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIM ADJUSTMENT
15. PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING
16. FOG LIGHT AIMING INSPECTION
17. FOG LIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT