Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Headlight Assembly (for Sedan)








LIGHTING: HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Sedan): REPAIR

REPAIR
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure described below is for the LH side.
- If only the installation area of the headlight is damaged, the repairs described below can be performed inexpensively by using bracket for the repair. This may only be done if other areas of the headlight are not damaged.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE FRONT SPOILER COVER (w/ Front Spoiler) Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER Removal
4. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal
5. INSTALL HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER UPPER
HINT:
- If only the installation area of the headlight is damaged, use a bracket for a low-cost repair.
- Ensure that other areas of the headlight are not damaged.





(a) Cut off the portion indicated by the hatched lines in the illustration and smooth the surface with sandpaper.
NOTE: After cutting off the shaded portion, place the headlight protector retainer upper against the bosses and gradually file away the shaded portion until installation is possible.





(b) Install the headlight protector retainer upper with the 2 screws.
6. INSTALL HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER LOWER
HINT:
- If only the installation area of the headlight is damaged, use a bracket for a low-cost repair.
- Ensure that other areas of the headlight are not damaged.





(a) Cut off the portion indicated by the hatched lines in the illustration and smooth the surface with sandpaper.
NOTE: After cutting off the shaded portion, place the headlight protector retainer lower against the bosses and gradually file away the shaded portion until installation is possible.





(b) Install the headlight protector retainer lower with the 2 screws.
7. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY Installation
8. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER Installation
9. INSTALL FRONT SPOILER COVER (w/ Front Spoiler) Installation
10. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)
11. PREPARE VEHICLE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT Headlight Assembly (for Sedan)
12. PREPARE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (for Using a Tester) Headlight Assembly (for Sedan)
13. PREPARE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (for Using a Screen) Headlight Assembly (for Sedan)
14. INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING Headlight Assembly (for Sedan)
15. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING Headlight Assembly (for Sedan)