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Headlight Assembly: Repair

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  1. 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 until installation is possible.
      Fig 1: Cutting Off Shaded Part
      G04115095Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the headlight protector retainer upper with the 2 screws.
  2. 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
      G04115096Courtesy 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 until installation is possible.
      Fig 3: Cutting Off Shaded Part
      G04115097Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the headlight plate with the screw.
  3. 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
      G04115098Courtesy 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 until installation is possible.
      Fig 5: Cutting Off Shaded Part
      G04115099Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the headlight protector retainer lower with the screw.
  4. 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
      G04115100Courtesy 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 until installation is possible.
      Fig 7: Cutting Off Shaded Part
      G04115101Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the headlight bracket lower with the 2 screws.
      Fig 8: Identifying Headlight Bracket Lower
      G04115102Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002