Removal [11/2021 - 10/2023]: Procedure
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023]
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY TOP LH
- Push the front tip of the front fender reinforcement top sub-assembly LH downwards to disconnect the hook.
Downward Detach the hook - Hold the area shown in the illustration and pull toward the front of the vehicle to disconnect the clip from the base.
*a Base Place Hands Here Pull Forward *a Base Place Hands Here Pull Inside Hold the area shown in the illustration and pull toward the inside of the vehicle to disconnect the clip from the base.
- Hold the area shown in the illustration and pull toward the rear of the vehicle to disconnect the clip from the base.
*a Base Place Hands Here Pull Backward - Lift up the hood to cowl top seal to detach the claw.
- Hold the area shown in the illustration and pull toward the front of the vehicle to disconnect the clip from the base.
*a Base Place Hands Here Pull Forward - Lower the rear end of the front fender reinforcement sub-assembly top LH and detach the hook toward the inside of the vehicle.
Downward Detach the Hook - Using a moulding remover, detach the remaining 5 clips on the vehicle and install them to the front fender reinforcement sub-assembly top LH.NOTE:
When detaching any clips remaining on the headlight assembly LH, do not damage the clip installation area.
- Push the front tip of the front fender reinforcement top sub-assembly LH downwards to disconnect the hook.
- REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH
- Apply protective tape around the headlight assembly LH.
Protective Tape - w/ Front Side Radar:
Disconnect the connector and detach the wire harness clamp.
*A w/ Front Side Radar - Release the connector lock lever and disconnect the connector.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 3 screws.
Bolt Screw - Place your hand on 2 brackets of the headlight assembly LH to disconnect them from the screw seats.NOTE:
Be careful not to break the bracket.
Place Hands Here Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2) - Slide the headlight assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and detach the guide.
- Slide the headlight assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) and remove it.
- Apply protective tape around the headlight assembly LH.