Headlamp: Service and Repair

Headlight Bracket Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

When the upper front bracket (A), the upper rear bracket (B), and the lower bracket (C) of the headlight assembly (D) are broken, it can be reinstalled using the repair brackets if it meets this criteria;
- There is no damage to the headlight assembly.
- The sealing of the headlight lens and headlight housing is maintained.







Replacement

1. Remove the front bumper; refer to the appropriate Accord procedures.
2. Remove the headlight assembly; refer to the appropriate Accord procedures.
3. Cut or grind off the damaged upper front bracket (A), the upper rear bracket (B), or the lower bracket (C) so that the bosses (D) of the headlight housing (E) are left as shown. After removing the damaged bracket, finish the cut area with 400 grit sandpaper. Take care not to scratch the headlight assembly.

Upper Front Bracket







Upper Rear Bracket







Lower Bracket







4. Install the upper front repair bracket (A), the upper rear repair bracket (B), or the lower repair bracket (C) on the bosses (D) of the headlight housing (E), then fasten it with the screws (F) provided with the repair bracket.

Upper Front Repair Bracket







Upper Rear Repair Bracket







Lower Repair Bracket







5. Reinstall the headlight assembly; refer to the appropriate Accord procedures.
6. Reinstall the front bumper; refer to the appropriate Accord procedures.
7. Adjust the headlights to local requirements; refer to the appropriate Accord procedures.