Repair [08/2013 - ]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
If the installation area of the headlight assembly is damaged, use a supply retainer for a 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 sand smooth with sandpaper.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Upper Headlight Protector Retainer
  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 retainer.
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 UPPER NO. 2 HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER
1. Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand smooth with sandpaper.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Upper No. 2 Headlight Protector Retainer
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE:
  After cutting off the part, place the upper No. 2 headlight protector retainer against the bosses and gradually file away the old bracket if it interferes with the installation of the supply retainer.
2. Install the upper No. 2 headlight protector retainer with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Upper No. 2 Headlight Protector Retainer Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002