HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback): Repair

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
The procedure described below is for the LH side.
If only the installation area of the headlight is damaged, the repairs described below can be performed inexpensively by using brackets for the repair. This may only be done if the other areas of the headlight are not damaged.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER REMOVAL
REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
INSTALL HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER UPPER
HINT:
- If only the installation area of the headlight is damaged, use a bracket for a low-cost repair.
- Ensure that other areas of the headlight are not damaged.
1. Cut off the portion indicated by the hatched lines in the illustration and smooth the surface with sandpaper.
  NOTE: After cutting off the shaded portion, place the headlight protector retainer upper against the bosses and gradually file away the shaded portion until installation is possible.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Bracket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Install the headlight protector retainer upper with the 2 screws.
INSTALL HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR RETAINER LOWER
HINT:
- If only the installation area of the headlight is damaged, use a bracket for a low-cost repair.
- Ensure that other areas of the headlight are not damaged.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Headlight Protector Retainer Upper With Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
1. Cut off the portion indicated by the hatched lines in the illustration and smooth the surface with sandpaper.
  NOTE: After cutting off the shaded portion, place the headlight protector retainer lower against the bosses and gradually file away the shaded portion until installation is possible.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Headlight Bracket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Install the headlight protector retainer lower with the 2 screws.
INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER INSTALLATION
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
PREPARE VEHICLE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT (See ADJUSTMENT )
PREPARE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (for Using a Tester) (See ADJUSTMENT )

Fig 4: Locating Headlight Protector Retainer Lower With Screws
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
PREPARE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (for Using a Screen) (See ADJUSTMENT )
INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING (See ADJUSTMENT )
ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING (See ADJUSTMENT )