PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB
Turn the headlight cord with the front turn signal light bulb as shown in the illustration to disconnect them as a unit.
Remove the front turn signal light bulb from the headlight cord.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT CORD
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage each clamp to remove the headlight cord.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LEVELING MOTOR
| *a | Aiming Screw |
Turn the aiming screw of the headlight leveling motor in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Turn the aiming screw until the headlight leveling motor can be moved in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration.
Make sure to remember the number of aiming screw rotations.
Turn the headlight leveling motor in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to disengage the pin.
Tech Tips
When removing the headlight leveling motor of the headlight assembly RH, turn the headlight leveling motor in the opposite direction of the arrow (2) shown in the illustration.
| *a | Aiming Screw |
Turn the aiming screw of the headlight leveling motor in the direction indicated by the arrow (3) shown in the illustration to disengage the shaft.
Tech Tips
Make sure to remember the number of aiming screw rotations.
Pull out the headlight leveling motor in the direction indicated by the arrow (4) shown in the illustration to remove it.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LEVELING MOTOR BASE PACKING
Remove the headlight leveling motor base packing.
Note
After the headlight leveling motor base packing is removed, be sure to replace it with a new one. Failure to do so may cause water ingress.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LENS
| *a | Screw |
| *b | "TORX" Screw |
Remove the 4 screws.
Using a T20H "TORX" driver, remove the "TORX" screw.
Using a dryer, heat the backside of the headlight assembly.
Note
If the headlight assembly is heated unevenly, it will deform or melt.
Disengage the 6 claws.
Remove the headlight lens.
Note
Be sure to wear clean rubber gloves.
Do not allow dirt or foreign matter to get on the headlight lens.
If there are any fingerprints on the back of the headlight lens, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
Tech Tips
If the headlight lens cannot be removed even after heating, using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, lift the headlight lens. Be careful not to damage the headlight lens and housing.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LENS GASKET
Remove the headlight lens gasket.
Note
After the headlight lens is removed, be sure to replace headlight lens gasket with a new one. Failure to do so may cause water ingress.
REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL ECU
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Remove the 4 screws and 2 light control ECUs.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT UNIT
Note
Do not allow dirt or foreign matter to get on the headlight unit assembly.
If there are fingerprints on the headlight unit assembly, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
Remove the 3 screws and reflector.
Remove the 3 screws.
Disengage the 2 guides to remove the cover.
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the 2 clamps.
Remove the 3 screws and remove the projector unit assembly.
While holding the bracket by hand, turn the horizontal aiming screw as shown in the illustration until the bracket can be removed.
Tech Tips
Make sure to remember the number of aiming screw rotations.
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the bracket.
Using a clip remover, disengage the clamp to remove the pivot collar.