Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Headlamp: Service and Repair

Headlight Unit Removal and Installation

WARNING: Headlight bulbs may be extremely hot. There is risk of burn if you touch them carelessly.

CAUTION: Do not touch glass surface of bulb with bare hands. Bulb surface with dirt deteriorates and becomes unclear when bulb lights up.

Removal
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Remove headlight cover (1).







3. Remove front bumper.
4. Disconnect headlight unit connectors.
5. Remove headlight unit bolt (1) and clip.
6. Remove headlight holder (2) and headlight unit (3).







7. Remove clips and remove headlight holder (1) from headlight unit (2).







8. Remove bulbs, if necessary.

NOTE: Bulbs in headlight unit except bulb for left low-beam light can be replaced from rear side with headlight unit installed.







9. Turn back cover counterclockwise to remove.
10. Disconnect headlight bulb connector (HI) (1).
11. Pull out clearance bulb socket (2) and remove clearance bulb.
12. Release bulb spring and remove headlight bulb (HI) (3).







Installation
Reverse removal procedure, noting the following points.
- Aim headlights after installing.
- Align headlight bulb (LO) (1) with claw (2).