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 FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB
| *1 | Matchmark |
| *2 | Unlock Position Mark |
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Counterclockwise |
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise until the matchmark is aligned with the unlock position mark to disconnect the bulb socket.
Remove the front turn signal light bulb from the bulb socket.
REMOVE PARKING AND CLEARANCE LIGHT LENS LH
Note
Perform work using rubber gloves.
Remove the 4 screws.
Using a T20H "TORX" screwdriver, remove the 2 screws.
| *a | Base Point |
Detach the 4 claws.
Tech Tips
Do not detach the claw at the base point.
Using a dryer, heat the backside of the clearance light assembly LH.
Note
If the clearance light assembly LH is heated unevenly, it will deform or melt.
Tech Tips
The clearance light gasket expands when warmed, pushing up the parking and clearance light lens LH and making the lens easy to remove.
Detach the claw at the base point to remove the parking and clearance light lens LH.
Note
Do not touch the parking and clearance light lens LH with bare hands.
If dirty, lightly wipe with a soft cloth.
Tech Tips
If the parking and clearance light lens LH cannot be removed even after heating, using a screwdriver, lift the parking and clearance light lens LH.
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
The clearance light gasket may stick to the lens and become detached at the same time.
REMOVE CLEARANCE LIGHT GASKET
Remove the clearance light gasket.
Note
The clearance light gasket must not be reused.
REMOVE CLEARANCE LIGHT LED UNIT ASSEMBLY LH
Note
Perform work using rubber gloves.
Do not touch the parking and clearance light LED unit assembly LH with bare hands.
If dirty, lightly wipe with a soft cloth.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 5 screws and clearance light LED unit assembly LH.