Removal and installation of the block headlight

Note: Later model years may have different headlight designs.

1. Set the rotary switch for outdoor lighting to position «ABOUT» (see chapter «Controls and methods of operation», Section 17) and turn off the ignition. Disconnect the battery (see chapter 5).

2. Turn out 3 forward bolts of fastening of protection of an arch of a corresponding forward wheel (see resist. illustration) and remove the headlight assembly retainer from the front bumper trim.



3. Turn out 2 top bolts of fastening of the block headlight (see resist. illustration), separate the side of the bumper cover and remove the lower headlight mounting bolt.

Note: Newer models may require complete removal of the bumper cover.

4. Pull the block headlight forward a little, disconnect the electrical wiring connector from the back of the headlight and remove it.

5. Installation is made in an order, the return to an order of removal. At the same time, make sure that the gap between the outer edges of the headlamp and all mating surfaces is the same around the entire perimeter of the headlamp. Mounting bolts must be tightened in numerical order (1 to 3) (see illustration 12.3).

6. After replacing the headlight, without fail, adjust the direction of the optical axes of the headlights. Approximate adjustment can be made using the appropriate adjusting bolts (see resist. illustration). However, as soon as possible, drive the car to a workshop where special equipment is used to adjust the headlights.