Headlight Assembly: Repair: Repair

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Toyota Corolla. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

INSTALL UPPER HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER
1. Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and smooth with sandpaper.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Upper Headlight Protector Retainer Cut Off Area
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE:
  After cutting off the part, place the upper headlight protector retainer against the bosses and gradually file away the old bracket if it interferes with the installation of the supply bracket.
2. Install the upper headlight protector retainer with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Upper Headlight Protector Retainer & Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL LOWER HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER
1. Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and smooth with sandpaper.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Lower Headlight Protector Retainer Cut Off Area
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE:
  After cutting off the part, place the lower headlight protector retainer against the bosses and gradually file away the old bracket if it interferes with the installation of the supply bracket.
2. Install the lower headlight protector retainer with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Lower Headlight Protector Retainer & Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL LOWER HEADLIGHT BRACKET
1. Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and smooth with sandpaper.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Lower Headlight Bracket Cut Off Area
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE:
  After cutting off the part, place the lower headlight bracket against the bosses and gradually file away the old bracket if it interferes with the installation of the supply bracket.
2. Install the lower headlight bracket with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Lower Headlight Bracket & Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002