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Disassembly and Assembly

USA/CANADA

Disassembly:




DISASSEMBLY
1. Turn the plastic cap (low) counterclockwise and unlock it.
2. Turn the xenon bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Unlock the retaining spring and remove the xenon bulb (low).




4. Expand calking of socket cover, and then remove socket cover from the xenon valve socket.
5. Disconnect the H.I.D control unit connector and remove the H.I.D control unit mounting screws.




6. Turn the dipped beam vertical aiming adjustment screw counterclockwise to secure space in the headlamp for the xenon bulb socket to pass through. Tie a cord to the bulb socket to facilitate removal and insertion.




7. Face the xenon bulb socket as shown in the figure, and pull it while maintaining its direction by turning the mesh cord from the H.I.D control unit side.




8. Face the xenon bulb socket as shown in the figure, and pull it up in the direction of arrow using the mesh cord.
9. Turn the plastic cap (high) counterclockwise and unlock it.
10. Disconnect the terminal connected to the halogen bulb.
11. Unlock the retaining spring and remove the halogen bulb (high).
12. Turn the parking lamp (clearance lamp) bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
13. Remove the parking lamp (clearance lamp) bulb from its socket.
14. Turn the front side marker lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
15. Remove the front side marker lamp bulb from its socket.
16. Turn the front turn signal lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
17. Remove the front turn signal lamp bulb from its socket.

ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, taking care of the following points.
H.I.D control unit:
Tightening Torque : 2.5 - 3.8 N.m (0.26 - 0.38 kg-m, 23 - 33 in-lb)

CAUTION:
- When the H.I.D control unit is removed, reinstall it securely and avoid any looseness.
- After installing the bulb, be sure to install the plastic cap and the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.