Headlight Assembly: Repair

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INSTALL HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER UPPER
HINT:
- If the installation area of the headlight assembly is damaged, use the supply bracket for low-cost repair.
- Ensure that the headlight assembly is not damaged.
1. Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.
  NOTE: After cutting off the part, place the headlight protector retainer upper against the bosses and gradually file away the old bracket if it interferes with the installation of the supply bracket.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cut Off Shaded Part
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Install the headlight protector retainer upper with the 2 screws.
INSTALL HEADLIGHT PLATE
HINT:
- If the installation area of the headlight assembly is damaged, use the supply bracket for low-cost repair.
- Ensure that the headlight assembly is not damaged.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Headlight Protector Retainer Upper Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
1. Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.
  NOTE: After cutting off the part, place the headlight plate against the bosses and gradually file away the old bracket if it interferes with the installation of the supply bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Cut Off Shaded Part
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Install the headlight plate with the screw.
INSTALL HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER LOWER
HINT:
- If the installation area of the headlight assembly is damaged, use the supply bracket for low-cost repair.
- Ensure that the headlight assembly is not damaged.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Headlight Plate Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
1. Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.
  NOTE: After cutting off the part, place the headlight protector retainer lower against the bosses and gradually file away the old bracket if it interferes with the installation of the supply bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Cut Off Shaded Part
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Install the headlight protector retainer lower with the screw.
INSTALL HEADLIGHT BRACKET LOWER
HINT:
- If the installation area of the headlight assembly is damaged, use the supply bracket for low-cost repair.
- Ensure that the headlight assembly is not damaged.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Headlight Protector Retainer Lower Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
1. Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.
  NOTE: After cutting off the part, place the headlight bracket lower against the bosses and gradually file away the old bracket if it interferes with the installation of the supply bracket.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Cut Off Shaded Part
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Install the headlight bracket lower with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Headlight Bracket Lower Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002