Section 441 (Headlamp Protector Retainer): Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
- To minimize damage to the headlamp unit in case of a collision, the stays for the headlamp unit have been constructed to break off. The stays are available as supply parts for low-cost repair.
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1 (SEE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LB (SEE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH (SEE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (SEE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- REMOVE LH HEADLAMP ASSY (SEE ADJUSTMENT )
- INSTALL HEADLAMP LH BRACKET
- Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.NOTE: After cutting off the part, place the headlamp LH bracket against the bosses and gradually file away until installation is possible.
- Install the headlamp LH bracket with the 2 screws.
- Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.
- INSTALL HEADLAMP RH BRACKET
- Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.NOTE: After cutting off the part, place the headlamp RH bracket against the bosses and gradually file away until installation is possible.
- Install the headlamp RH bracket with the 2 screws.
- Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.
- INSTALL HEADLAMP PROTECTOR RETAINER UPPER LH
- Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.NOTE: After cutting off the part, place the headlamp protector retainer UPPER LH against the bosses and gradually file away until installation is possible.
- Install the headlamp protector retainer UPPER LH with the 2 screws.
- Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.
- INSTALL HEADLAMP PROTECTOR RETAINER LWR LH
- Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.NOTE: After cutting off the part, place the headlamp protector retainer LWR LH against the bosses and gradually file away until installation is possible.
- Install the headlamp protector retainer LWR LH with the 2 screws.
- Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.
- HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY (SEE ADJUSTMENT )
- ADJUST FOG LIGHT AIM (SEE ADJUSTMENT )