PROCEDURE
REMOVE NO. 1 HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE HEADLIGHT CORD
REMOVE HEADLIGHT GASKET
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 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
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.
Using a T20H "TORX" driver, remove the 2 "TORX" screws.
Remove the 5 screws.
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 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 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 LED UNIT ASSEMBLY
Note
Make sure to wear clean rubber gloves when performing this procedure.
Do not allow dirt or foreign matter to get on the headlight LED unit assembly or other components.
If there are any fingerprints or foreign matter on the headlight LED unit assembly or other components, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the 2 guides to remove the headlight LED unit assembly.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT UNIT ASSEMBLY
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 assembly or other components.
If there are any fingerprints or foreign matter on the headlight unit assembly or other components, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Disengage the pivot collar.
While holding the headlight unit assembly by hand, turn the aiming screw as shown in the illustration until the aiming screw is disconnected from the headlight unit assembly.
Tech Tips
Make sure to remember the number of aiming screw rotations.
Remove the headlight unit assembly from the housing.