Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB
Turn the headlight cord LH in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration and remove the socket.
Remove the front turn signal light bulb from the headlight cord LH.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
Remove the 2 screws and front bumper side support LH from the headlight unit.
REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
Remove the 2 screws and No. 2 front bumper side support LH from the headlight unit.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LENS LH
Using a T20H "TORX" driver, remove the "TORX" screw.
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Remove the 4 screws.
Using a dryer, heat the backside of the headlight unit.
Note
If the headlight is heated unevenly, it will deform or melt.
Detach the 8 claws and remove the headlight lens LH from the headlight unit.
Note
Wear rubber gloves when handling the headlight lens LH.
Do not touch the headlight lens LH or the aluminum surfaces with bare hands.
If there are fingerprints on the aluminum surfaces, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
If there are fingerprints on the back of the lens, replace the headlight lens LH.
Do not allow dirt or foreign matter on the headlight lens LH.
Tech Tips
If the lens cannot be removed even after heating, using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in tape, lift the lens. Be careful not to damage the headlight unit and headlight lens LH.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LENS GASKET
Remove the headlight lens gasket from the headlight unit.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT UNIT LH
Remove the 3 screws and headlight unit LH from the headlight unit.
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Connector |
Note
Do not touch the headlight unit LH or the aluminum surfaces with bare hands.
If there are fingerprints on the aluminum surfaces, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL ECU
Remove the 2 screws and light control ECU from the headlight unit.
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Connector |
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL ECU
Remove the 2 screws and light control ECU from the headlight unit.
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Connector |
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL ECU (w/ Night View System)
Remove the 2 screws and light control ECU from the headlight unit.
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Connector |
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Night View System)
Remove the 3 screws and gear from the headlight unit.
Remove the 2 screws and the plate, and remove the connected gears from the aiming screw.
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Cable |
Remove the 2 screws and lens from the headlight unit.
Note
Do not touch the lens with bare hands.
If there are fingerprints on the lens, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
Remove the 2 screws and aluminum surfaces from the headlight unit.
Note
Do not touch the aluminum surfaces with bare hands.
If there are fingerprints on the aluminum surfaces, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
Remove the 2 screws.
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Connector |
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Before removing the headlight sub-assembly LH, measure dimensions A in the diagram and take a note.
Rotate the 2 aiming screws counterclockwise and remove the headlight sub-assembly LH from the headlight unit.
Note
Do not touch the aluminum surfaces with bare hands.
If there are fingerprints on the aluminum surfaces, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LED UNIT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 screws and the plate, and remove the connected gears from the aiming screw.
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Cable |
Remove the 2 screws and lens from the headlight unit.
Note
Do not touch the lens with bare hands.
If there are fingerprints on the lens, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
Remove the 2 screws and aluminum surfaces from the headlight unit.
Note
Do not touch the aluminum surfaces with bare hands.
If there are fingerprints on the aluminum surfaces, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
Remove the 2 screws and plate from the headlight unit.
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Before removing the headlight LED unit assembly LH, measure dimensions A and B in the diagram and take a note.
Rotate the 2 aiming screws counterclockwise.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the headlight LED unit assembly LH from the headlight unit.
Note
Wear rubber gloves when handling the headlight LED unit assembly LH.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT SWIVEL MOTOR LH
Remove the screw.
Move the headlight swivel motor LH as shown in the illustration and remove it from the headlight LED unit assembly LH.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT CORD LH
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the guide and remove the headlight cord LH from the headlight unit.