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Headlamps






HID Headlamps

Observe notes on contact corrosion. Refer to => [ Contact Corrosion ] Service Precautions.

Adjust the headlamps after performing any work that could have affected their adjustment.

Headlamps

Removing


Danger to life due to high voltage.

Observe usage and safety information for gas discharge headlamps.

- Remove front bumper cover.

- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery ground (ND) wire. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 3 through 5 -.





- Disconnect electrical connector - 2 -.

- Remove headlamp toward front.

Installing





Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Check adjustment nut - 4 - of adjusting element for smooth running - arrows -.

- Turn adjustment nut completely downward, but do not tighten.

- Insert headlamp.

- Install front bumper cover.

- Align headlamp to contours of body (gap widths).

Headlamp can be aligned by loosening bolts - 1 through 3 - and altering height of holders.

Headlamp can be aligned at top edge by loosening bolts - arrows - and swivelling headlamp housing.





- Tighten bolts - 1 - and - 3 through 5 -.





Tightening bolt - 3 - automatically turns adjusting nut on adjuster towards headlamp housing mounting point and secures housing in specified location.

- When tightening, do not press on screw so that adjusting nut on adjuster can rotate freely.

- Connect battery. Required actions, refer to => [ To connect, connect terminal clamp of ground (GND) wire by hand to battery negative terminal and tighten nut. ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Adjust headlamps after installing.

Tightening Specifications