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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 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE HEADLIGHT BRACKET
5. REMOVE HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER UPPER

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 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 LOWER

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. 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
14. PREPARE VEHICLE FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
15. PREPARE FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING
16. INSPECT FOG LIGHT AIMING
17. ADJUST FOG LIGHT AIMING