Headlights, Removing and Installing

Headlights, Removing And Installing

Removing
Left headlight:







- If installed, detach cover -1- in left of engine compartment.

Right headlight:







- If installed, detach cover -1- in right of engine compartment.







- Remove bolts -arrows-.
- Disengage activated charcoal filter solenoid valve -N80- -1- on air duct.
- Remove air duct -2-.

Continuation for both sides:
- Apply adhesive tape in area below the headlight to protect the paint.







- Remove screws -1- and -5-.
- Loosen screws -2- and -4- several turns but do not remove completely.
- Separate wire connectors where installed.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector -3-.
- Remove headlight from body toward the front.

Installing
Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:







- Check that ventilation elements at bottom of headlights are inserted.
- Push headlight horizontally up to stop on bottom headlight mount.







- Bring stop bolt -1- into contact with lock carrier.
- Align headlight to contours of body (gap widths) using stop bolt.

NOTE: Note area of fender panel cut out when aligning headlight.







- Tighten bolts -2 to 5-.
- Adjust headlights after installation.

Tightening torque
Component Nm
Headlight to lock carrier 6