HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  • 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


  1. REMOVE NO. 2 HOOD TO FRONT END PANEL SEAL


    1. B0018SI

      Remove the No. 2 hood to front end panel seal.

  2. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  3. REMOVE HEADLIGHT LIGHT CONTROL ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Adaptive High Beam System)

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  4. REMOVE HEADLIGHT GASKET

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  5. REMOVE HEADLIGHT BRACKET LH


    1. B001A5E

      Remove the 2 screws and headlight bracket LH

  6. 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.


    1. Remove the 5 screws.

    2. Using a T20H "TORX" driver, remove the 3 "TORX" screws.

      B0019HLE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A Headlight Assembly LH Backside *B Headlight Assembly LH Surface
      *a "TORX Screw - -

    3. Remove the 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.

      Tech Tips


      • The connection between the headlight lens LH and headlight housing is extremely tight. Therefore, make sure to use the following method of using a dryer to warm and soften the headlight lens gasket to separate the headlight lens LH and headlight housing.

      • With the headlight lens LH slightly lifted, cut the headlight lens gasket and separate the headlight lens LH.


      1. 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.

        Note

        If the headlight assembly LH is heated unevenly, it will deform or melt.

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        Text in Illustration
        *A Headlight Assembly LH Surface *B Headlight Assembly LH Backside
        *a Separation Starting Point - -

        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.

      2. Detach the claw A and slightly lift the headlight lens LH.

      3. Heat the headlight lens gasket starting from the backside of the headlight assembly LH and finishing at the area around claw B.

      4. Detach the 2 claws B and slightly lift the headlight lens LH.

      5. Heat the headlight lens gasket starting from the backside of the headlight assembly LH and finishing at the area around claw C.

      6. Detach the 2 claws C and slightly lift the headlight lens LH.

      7. Heat the headlight lens gasket starting from the backside of the headlight assembly LH and finishing at the area around claw D.

      8. Detach the 2 claws D and remove the headlight lens LH.

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        Text in Illustration
        *a Claw A *b Claw B
        *c Claw C *d Claw D

  7. 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.

    • The gasket must not be reused.


    1. Remove the headlight lens gasket from the headlight lens and headlight housing.

      Tech Tips

      Using a dryer, heat the headlight lens gasket. While softening the headlight lens gasket, remove it from the headlight lens LH and headlight housing.

      B001AO2E01
      Text in Illustration
      *A Headlight Housing Side *B Headlight Lens LH Side
      B0019VB Headlight Lens Gasket - -

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 HEADLIGHT CLEARANCE LED UNIT LH

    Note


    • 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.


    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    2. Remove the 9 screws and No. 1 headlight clearance unit LH.

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  9. REMOVE HEADLIGHT UNIT LH

    Note


    • 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.


    1. B00194J

      Disconnect the 4 connectors.

    2. B001AAV

      Remove the 2 screws.

    3. Insert a screwdriver at the position shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    4. Move the inserted screwdriver in the direction indicated by the white arrow and push the claw down in the direction indicated by the black arrow to detach each of the 2 claws, and then remove the headlight unit bezel.

      Tech Tips

      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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      Text in Illustration
      B0019VB Protective Tape B00199O Move inserted screwdriver
      B0018FC Push down to detach claw - -

    5. Remove the inner lens cover:


      1. B001AZS

        Remove the screw.

      2. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the inner lens cover.

        Tech Tips

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

        Text in Illustration
        B0019VB Protective Tape

    6. Remove the center lens cover:


      1. B0018BC

        Remove the screw.

      2. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the inner lens cover.

        Tech Tips

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

        Text in Illustration
        B0019VB Protective Tape
    7. B001A8S

      Loosen the horizontal and vertical aiming screw 10 rotations.

    8. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and disconnect the headlight unit LH from the pivot collar.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      B0018W2
      Text in Illustration
      B0019VB Protective Tape - -

    9. 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.

    10. B001AB6

      Using a clip remover, remove the pivot collar.

      Tech Tips


      • Tape the clip remover tip before use.

      • Install the removed pivot collar to the headlight unit LH.

      Text in Illustration
      B0019VB Protective Tape

  10. REMOVE HEADLIGHT LEVELING MOTOR LH

    Note


    • 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.


    1. B001B58

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the spherical step.

    2. B0018B3

      Remove the 2 screws and headlight leveling motor.

  11. REMOVE HEADLIGHT FAN LH


    1. B001AMM

      Detach the connector clamp.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Remove the 2 screws and headlight fan LH.