CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE FOG LIGHT LENS LH
Remove the 4 screws.
Using a dryer, heat the backside of the fog light unit LH.
Note
If the fog light is heated unevenly, it will deform or melt.
Detach the 3 claws.
Disconnect the connector, and then remove the fog light lens LH together with the extension and fog light rim LH from the fog light unit LH.
Note
Wear rubber gloves when removing the fog light lens LH in order to protect your hands, prevent fingerprints and to keep the lens free from foreign matter. Do not use cotton gloves.
Do not touch the rear side of the fog light lens LH, extension, fog light rim LH or the aluminum surfaces of the LED unit with bare hands.
If there are fingerprints on the extension, fog light rim LH or aluminum surfaces of the LED unit, etc., wipe them off with a soft cloth.
If there are fingerprints on the back of the fog light lens LH, replace the fog light lens LH.
Do not allow dirt or foreign matter on the rear side of the fog light lens LH, extension, fog light rim LH or the aluminum surfaces of the LED unit, etc.
Tech Tips
If the fog light lens LH cannot be removed even after heating, using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, lift the fog light lens LH. Be careful not to damage the fog light unit LH and fog light lens LH.
Remove the 3 screws and fog light rim LH.
Note
Wear rubber gloves when removing the fog light rim LH in order to protect your hands, prevent fingerprints and to keep the lens free from foreign matter. Do not use cotton gloves.
Do not touch the rear side of the fog light lens LH, extension or fog light rim LH with bare hands.
If there are fingerprints on the extension or fog light rim LH, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
If there are fingerprints on the back of the fog light lens LH, replace the fog light lens LH.
Do not allow dirt or foreign matter on the rear side of the fog light lens LH, extension or fog light rim LH.
Remove the screw and extension.
Note
Wear rubber gloves when removing the extension in order to protect your hands, prevent fingerprints and to keep the lens free from foreign matter. Do not use cotton gloves.
Do not touch the rear side of the fog light lens LH or extension with bare hands.
If there are fingerprints on the extension, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
If there are fingerprints on the back of the fog light lens LH, replace the fog light lens LH.
Do not allow dirt or foreign matter on the rear side of the fog light lens LH or extension.
REMOVE FOG LIGHT LENS GASKET
Remove the fog light lens gasket from the fog light unit LH.
REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL ECU
Remove the 2 screws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the light control ECU.
REMOVE FOG LIGHT CORD
| *1 | LED Unit |
Disconnect the connector and detach the 2 guides.
Note
Wear rubber gloves when removing the fog light cord in order to protect your hands, prevent fingerprints and to keep the lens free from foreign matter. Do not use cotton gloves.
Do not touch the aluminum surfaces of the LED unit, etc. with bare hands.
If there are fingerprints on the aluminum surfaces of the LED unit, etc., wipe them off with a soft cloth.
Do not allow dirt or foreign matter on the aluminum surfaces of the LED unit, etc.
| *1 | Grommet |
Detach the clamp and disconnect the grommet and remove the fog light cord.
REMOVE FOG LIGHT COVER
Remove the fog light cover from the fog light unit LH.