Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Head Light: Overhaul
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See COMPONENTS
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (See REPLACEMENT )
- HEAD LIGHT ASSY
- Remove the 4 screws.
- Disconnect the connectors.
- Pull out the headlight unit forward.
- Remove the headlight assy.
- REMOVE CLEARANCE LAMP BULB
- Remove the clearance light bulb as shown in Fig 3.
- REMOVE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
- REMOVE HEADLAMP, NO.2 BULB
- REMOVE HEADLAMP, NO.1 BULB (HALOGEN HEAD LAMP)
- REMOVE DISCHARGE HEADLAMP BULB (DISCHARGE HEAD LAMP)
- Remove the headlight bulb cover in Fig 4.
- Rotate the bulb socket cover in the direction of the arrow and pull it off backward of the vehicle.
- Release the lock of the set spring and remove the discharge headlamp bulb.
- REMOVE SUB-ASSY HEADLAMP LIGHT CONTROL ECU LH (DISCHARGE HEAD LAMP)
- Remove the 4 screws and headlight light control ECU cover.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Release the claw, disconnect the connector.
- Remove the headlight light control ECU sub-assy LH.
- INSTALL HEADLAMP PROTECTOR RETAINER UPPER LH
HINT:
When only the installation part of the headlight unit assy LH is damaged, it can be repaired inexpensively by using a headlight protector retainer UPPER LH. In this case, however, the headlight unit assy LH itself should not be damaged.
- Cut off the part shaded in Fig 10 and properly it with sandpaper.NOTE: After cutting off the part roughly, place the headlight protector retainer UPPER LH against the bosses and gradually file any interfering part until the proper condition for installation is made.
- Cut off the part shaded in Fig 10 and properly it with sandpaper.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.