2005 TOYOTA AVENSIS headlamp

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V LH LineV RH LineV Line
Ground
H Line
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AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
ADJUSTMENT
1. HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY
HINT:

Perform aiming adjustment with Low±beam.

Since the Low±beam light and the High±beam light is a
unit, if aiming on either side is connect, the other side
should also be connect.
However, check both beams just to make sure.
(a) Prepare vehicle in the following conditions.

Check that any damage or deformation does not exist on
the body around the headlights.

Fuel tank is full.

The tire inflation pressure is at the specified level.

Vehicle is parked at a level surface.

A person having an average weight sits in the driver's
seat.

Vehicle is bounced up and down to stabilize the suspen-
sion to the normal position.
(b) Prepare a thick white paper (Draw base lines).
HINT:

Stand the paper perpendicular as against a wall.

The base lines differ for ºLow±beam inspectionº and
ºHigh±beam inspectionº.
(1) V line (Vehicle Center position)
Draw a vertical line down the center of the paper in
order to align it with the center of the vehicle.
(2) H line (Headlight height)
Draw horizontal line across the paper at the same
height from the ground as the center mark for the
Low±beam lights.
(3) V LH line, V RH line (Center mark position of right
and left headlights)
Draw vertical lines, for left & right, at the same posi-
tion as the center mark for the Low±beam lights.
HINT:
Follow the same procedures when adjusting the High±beam
lights.

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V LH Line
V RH Line
V Line90
3 m (9.84 ft)
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Low Beam:V LH Line
V RH Line
30mm
(1.18 in.)84 mm
(3.3 in.)
H Line6mm
(0.23 in.)
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High Beam:V LH Line
V RH Line
H Line
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Adjusting Bolt B
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(c) Check the headlight aiming.
(1) Align the paper with the center of the vehicle.

Make a distance of 3 m ( 9.84 ft) between the head-
lights and the paper, and put the paper against a
wall with the H line being at the same height as the
center mark.

Align the center of the vehicle with the V line on the
paper, and ensure that the paper is at a 90 angle
in accordance to the V line.
(2) Start the engine.
(3) Turn on the headlights and check that the aim is with
in the specified valves shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:

When covering the headlights, finish it within 3 mi-
nuites.

The headlight lens is made of synthetic resin, so it is
easily.
HINT:
When checking the aiming of the High±beam, shut off the Low±
beam or disconnect the Low±beam headlight connector.
(d) Adjust the aim in the vertical direction:
Using a screwdriver, adjust the headlight aim within the
specified range by turning the aiming screw A.
NOTICE:

Adjust the headlight aim by turning the screw in the
tightening direction.

When the screw is tightened excessively, loosen it
once and re±tighten it to adjust the headlight aim.
HINT:
The optical axis aim moves downward when turning the screw-
driver clockwise, and it moves upward when turning the screw-
driver counterclockwise.
(e) Adjust the aim in the horizontal direction:
Using a screwdriver, adjust the headlight aim within the
specified range by turning the aiming screw B.
NOTICE:

Adjust the headlight aim by turning the screw in the
tightening direction.

When the screw is tightened excessively, loosen it
once and re±tighten it to adjust the headlight aim.

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REPLACEMENT
1.REMOVE FRONT SPOILER COVER LH (See page 76±3)
2.REMOVE FRONT SPOILER COVER RH (See page 76±3)
3.REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (See page 76±3) 4. REMOVE HEAD LIGHT ASSY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 2 screws.
(c) Remove the headlamp assy and disengage the claw asshown in the illustration.
5. REMOVE HEADLAMP, NO.1 BULB (HALOGEN HEAD LAMP)
(a) Release the lock of the set spring and remove the head- lamp bulb No.1.
6. REMOVE DISCHARGE HEADLAMP BULB (DISCHARGE HEAD LAMP)
(a) Rotate the bulb socket cover in the direction of the arrow
and pull it of backward of the vehicle.

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(b) Release the lock of the set spring and remove the dis-
charge headlamp bulb.
7. REMOVE HEADLAMP, NO.2 BULB
(a) Remove the headlamp socket cover.
(b) Release the lock of the set spring and remove the head-
lamp bulb No.2.
8. REMOVE CLEARANCE LAMP BULB
(a) Remove the clearance lamp socket and the clearance
lamp bulb as shown in the illustration.
(b) Remove the clearance lamp bulb from the clearance lamp
socket.
9. REMOVE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
(a) Remove the front turn signal lamp socket and the front
turn signal lamp bulb as shown in the illustration.
10. REMOVE HEADLAMP PROTECTOR RETAINER
HINT:
When only the installation part of the headlamp unit assy LH is
damaged, it can be repaired inexpensively by using a head-
lamp protector retainer. In this case, however, the headlamp
unit assy LH itself should not be damaged.
(a) Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and file it smooth.
NOTICE:
After cutting off the part roughly, place the headlamp pro-
tector retainer against the bosses, and gradually file any in-
terfering part until the proper condition for installation is
made.

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(b)Install the headlamp protector retainer with the 2 screws.
11.HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY (See page 65±19)

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Headlamp No.2 BulbBulb Socket
Socket Cover
Bulb Socket
Back Cover
Headlamp No.1 Bulb
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Clearance Lamp Bulb Halogen Headlamp:
Discharge Headlamp:
Headlamp No.2 Bulb
Clearance Lamp Bulb
Bulb Socket
Back Cover
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb
Socket Cover
Discharge Headlamp Bulb
Headlamp Protector Retainer
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HEADLAMP UNIT LH
COMPONENTS

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INSPECTION
1. HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSY
(a) Inspect light control switch continuity.
(1) Check that there is continuity between the terminals
at each switch position as shown in the chart.
Standard:
Switch operationTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF±No continuity
TAIL14 ± 16Continuity
HEAD13 ± 16 ± 14Continuity
(b) Inspect headlight dimmer switch continuity.
(1) Check that there is continuity between the terminals
at each switch position as shown in the chart.
Standard:
Switch operationTester connectionSpecified condition
FLASH7 ± 8 ± 16Continuity
LOW BEAM16 ± 17Continuity
HI BEAM7 ± 16Continuity
(c) Inspect turn signal switch continuity.
(1) Check that there is continuity between the terminals
at each switch position as shown in the chart.
Standard:
Switch operationTester connectionSpecified condition
Right turn2 ± 3Continuity
Neutral±No continuity
Left turn1 ± 2Continuity
(d) Inspect front fog light switch continuity.
(1) Check that there is continuity between the terminals
at each switch position as shown in the chart.
Standard:
Switch operationTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF±No continuity
Front fog switch ON10 ± 11Continuity
Rear fog switch ON10 ± 12Continuity
2. HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL SWITCH ASSY
(a) Check that there is continuity between the terminals at
each switch position as shown in the chart.
Standard:
Switch operationTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF1 ± 4No continuity
ON1 ± 4Continuity
Illumination circuit8 ± 9Continuity

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(b) Inspect illumination operation.
(1) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to the
terminal 8 and negative (±) lead to the terminal 9,
then check that the illumination comes on.
3. FRONT DOOR COURTESY LAMP SWITCH ASSY
(a) Check that there is continuity between the terminal and the switch body when the switch is operated.
Standard:
ON (When shaft is pressed): No continuity
OFF (When shaft is not pressed): Continuity
4. REAR DOOR COURTESY LAMP SWITCH ASSY
(a) Check that there is continuity between the terminal and the switch body when the switch is operated.
Standard:
ON (When shaft is pressed): No continuity
OFF (When shaft is not pressed): Continuity
5. BACK DOOR LOCK ASSY (WAGON MODELS)
(a) Inspect back door courtesy lamp switch operation.
(1) Check that there is continuity between the terminal
1 and the terminal 2 when the back door is open and
closed.
Standard:
Back door is open: No continuity
Back door is closed: Continuity
6. BACK DOOR LOCK ASSY (LIFTBACK MODELS)
(a) Inspect back door courtesy lamp switch operation.
(1) Check that there is continuity between the terminal
1 and the terminal 2 when the back door is open and
closed.
Standard:
Back door is open: No continuity
Back door is closed: Continuity
7. HEADLAMP RELAY
(a) Inspect relay continuity.
Standard:
ConditionTester connectionSpecified condition
Always1 ± 2Continuity
Always3 ± 5No continuity
Apply B+ between
the terminal 1 and 23 ± 5Continuity