CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Handle components indoors as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from entering and adhering to headlight assembly components.
Do not reuse parts which have reduced fastening ability due to thread damage.
Do not touch the inner surface of the lens and metallic surfaces as much as possible, or they may become dirty.
Do not allow metallic surfaces to become dirty, as such surfaces become damaged even if they are only lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
When installing components, make sure that the wire harness is not pinched or pulled.
Do not use solvent to clean components. Only clean them with a dry cloth.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE HEADLIGHT COVER LH
Detach the 5 claws to remove the headlight cover LH.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LIGHT CONTROL ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Adaptive High Beam System)
REMOVE HEADLIGHT GASKET
for Headlight ECU:
for Headlight Light Control ECU:
REMOVE HEADLIGHT BRACKET LH (for Outside)
Remove the 3 screws.
Detach the 2 guides to remove the headlight bracket LH
REMOVE HEADLIGHT BRACKET LH (for Inside)
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the 2 guides to remove the headlight bracket LH
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LENS LH
Note
Perform work using clean rubber gloves.
Do not touch the inner surface of the lens and metallic surfaces as much as possible, or they may become dirty.
Do not allow metallic surfaces to become dirty, as such surfaces become damaged even if they are only lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
The headlight socket cover gasket must not be reused.
| *a | Matchmark |
| *b | Unlock Position Mark |
Turn the headlight socket cover counterclockwise until the matchmark is aligned with the unlock position mark to remove the headlight socket cover.
Remove the headlight socket cover gasket from the headlight socket cover.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 6 screws.
Using a T20H "TORX" driver, remove the 3 "TORX" screws.
| *A | Headlight Assembly LH Backside | *B | Headlight Assembly LH Surface |
| *a | "TORX Screw | - | - |
Using a dryer, warm the headlight lens gasket from the backside of the headlight assembly LH at the separation starting point of the headlight lens LH and headlight housing.
| *A | Headlight Assembly LH Backside | *B | Headlight Assembly LH Surface |
| *a | Separation Starting Point | - | - |
Note
If the headlight is heated unevenly, it will deform or melt.
Tech Tips
If the headlight lens LH cannot be lifted, even after heating, using a screwdriver, lift the headlight lens LH.
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Detach the 3 claws A and slightly lift the headlight lens LH.
Heat the headlight lens gasket starting from the backside of the headlight assembly LH and finishing at the area around claw B.
Detach the 2 claws B and claw C to remove the headlight lens LH.
| *a | Claw A | *b | Claw B |
| *c | Claw C | - | - |
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LENS GASKET
Note
Perform work using clean rubber gloves.
Do not touch the inner surface of the lens and metallic surfaces as much as possible, or they may become dirty.
Do not allow metallic surfaces to become dirty, as such surfaces become damaged even if they are only lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
If there are fingerprints on the inner surface of the lens, lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
Do not use solvent to clean components. Only clean them with a dry cloth.
The gasket must not be reused.
Remove the headlight lens gasket from the headlight lens and headlight housing.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT CORNERING LED UNIT LH
Note
Prevention of static electricity is required during this procedure.
Use static electricity countermeasures SST (desktop antistatic mat set) and observe all precautions to prevent damage to the system by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Perform work using clean rubber gloves.
Do not touch the headlight cornering LED unit LH with bare hands.
Do not allow metallic surfaces to become dirty, as such surfaces become damaged even if they are only lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
Do not use solvent to clean components. Only clean them with a dry cloth.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the 3 guides to remove the headlight cornering LED unit LH.
REMOVE NO. 1 HEADLIGHT CLEARANCE LED UNIT LH
Note
Prevention of static electricity is required during this procedure.
Use static electricity countermeasures SST (desktop antistatic mat set) and observe all precautions to prevent damage to the system by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Perform work using clean rubber gloves.
Do not touch the No. 1 headlight clearance LED unit LH with bare hands.
Do not allow metallic surfaces to become dirty, as such surfaces become damaged even if they are only lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
Do not use solvent to clean components. Only clean them with a dry cloth.
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the 3 guides and to remove the No. 1 headlight clearance LED unit LH.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT UNIT LH
Note
Prevention of static electricity is required during this procedure.
Use static electricity countermeasures SST (desktop antistatic mat set) and observe all precautions to prevent damage to the system by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Perform work using clean rubber gloves.
Do not touch the headlight unit LH with bare hands.
Do not allow metallic surfaces to become dirty, as such surfaces become damaged even if they are only lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
Do not use solvent to clean components. Only clean them with a dry cloth.
Remove the 4 screws.
Detach the 2 guides to remove the headlight aiming screw flexible extension.
Remove the 2 screws.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and guide to remove the headlight unit bezel.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
If it is difficult insert the screwdriver, loosen the horizontal and vertical aiming screw until the screwdriver can be inserted, However, make sure to count and record the number of rotations when loosening the horizontal and vertical aiming screw.
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Protective Tape |
Remove the screw.
Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and 2 guides to remove the inner lens bezel.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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Protective Tape |
Remove the screw.
Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and 2 guides to remove the center lens bezel.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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Protective Tape |
Disconnect the 6 connectors.
Loosen the horizontal and vertical aiming screw 10 rotations.
Using a clip remover, detach the 2 claws and disconnect the headlight unit LH from the pivot joint.
While holding the headlight unit LH with one hand so that it does not fall over, loosen the horizontal and vertical aiming screw until the headlight unit LH is disconnected.
Tech Tips
Count and record the number of rotations before the headlight unit LH is disconnected.
Using a clip remover, remove the pivot joint.
Tech Tips
Install the removed pivot joint to the headlight unit LH.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LEVELING MOTOR LH
Note
Prevention of static electricity is required during this procedure.
Use static electricity countermeasures SST (desktop antistatic mat set) and observe all precautions to prevent damage to the system by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Perform work using clean rubber gloves.
Do not touch the headlight unit LH with bare hands.
Do not allow metallic surfaces to become dirty, as such surfaces become damaged even if they are only lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
Do not use solvent to clean components. Only clean them with a dry cloth.
Remove the spherical step.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 screws and headlight leveling motor.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT FAN LH
Detach the connector clamp.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the 2 guides to remove the headlight fan LH.