Contents: Removal ↳ Installation ↳
Removal
All cars
1. Remove the lower mudguard mounting screw.
- Push the mudguard to the side.
2. Remove the lower bolt securing the headlight assembly.
3. Remove the radiator grille.
Cars produced before 07/1999.
4. Remove the headlight assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlight assembly.
Cars produced since 07/1999.
5. Remove the headlight assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlight assembly.
Installation
Cars produced before 07/1999.
NOTE: Procedure to be used when complaints are made about moisture condensation on the inside of the plastic headlight lens or cracking of the plastic headlight lens.
NOTE: A small amount of condensation on the inside of the plastic lens of the headlight is normal. The moisture disappears when the headlight is turned on. If the headlight DOES NOT DRY out after being turned on for 15 minutes, check the production date of the headlight. If the headlight was manufactured between 08/01/98 and 09/30/98, install a new headlight cover.
NOTE: If there is a complaint, both headlights must be removed. Defective headlights must be replaced, and mechanical treatment may be required. When installing the headlight, it is necessary to reduce the number of installation points.
1. If the headlight assembly is faulty, install a new headlight assembly.
2.
NOTE: Sometimes a new headlight assembly will still have the guide pin on the plastic headlight lens.
Trim the guide pin flush with the surrounding surface and remove any burrs if necessary.
3. Remove the headlamp leveling motor from the faulty headlamp assembly and install it on the new headlamp assembly. For more information, refer to the Headlamp Leveling Motor chapter in this section.
4.
NOTE: Sometimes the bracket on a new headlight assembly is missing a hole.
DO NOT install the mounting bolt.
All cars
5.
NOTE: Install the headlight assembly to the required position using the mounting pin.
Install the upper headlight assembly mounting bolts.
- Connect the headlight assembly electrical connector.
6. Install the radiator grille.
7.
NOTE: Secure the headlight assembly in the installation position using the installation pin.
Install the lower headlight assembly mounting bolts.
8. Install the lower mudguard mounting screw.
9. Adjust the headlights. For more information, refer to the Headlight Adjustment chapter in this section.