CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB
Turn the front turn signal light socket and wire with the front turn signal light bulb as shown in the illustration to remove them as a unit.
Remove the front turn signal light bulb from the front turn signal light socket and wire.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LEVELING MOTOR
Disconnect the connector.
| *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 release it.
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 FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT SOCKET AND WIRE
Disengage the 2 clamps and claw to remove the front turn signal light socket and wire.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LENS
Note
Make sure to wear clean rubber gloves when performing this procedure.
Do not allow dirt or foreign matter to get on the headlight lens.
If there are any fingerprints or foreign matter on the back of the headlight lens, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
Turn the headlight back cover as shown in the illustration to remove it.
Disconnect the connector.
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Screw |
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"TORX" screw |
Remove the 8 screws.
Using a T20H "TORX" driver, remove the "TORX" screw.
Using a hair dryer, heat the backside of the headlight assembly.
Note
If the headlight assembly is heated unevenly, it will deform or melt.
Disengage the 7 claws.
Remove the headlight lens from the housing.
Tech Tips
If the headlight lens cannot be separated 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 from the housing.
Note
Make sure to replace the headlight lens gasket with a new one. Failure to do so may cause water ingress.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT UNIT
Note
Make sure to wear clean rubber gloves when performing this procedure.
Do not allow dirt or foreign matter to get on the headlight unit or other components.
If there are any fingerprints or foreign matter on the headlight unit or other components, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the pivot collar.
While holding the headlight unit by hand, turn the aiming screw as shown in the illustration until the aiming screw is disconnected from the headlight unit.
Tech Tips
Make sure to remember the number of aiming screw rotations.
Remove the headlight unit from the housing.