HEADLAMPEXL-123
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CAUTION:
Do not cover the lens surface with tape, etc. The lens is made of resin.
NOTE:
• Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
• For horizontal aiming, adjust headlamp until beam pattern is at horizontal center point.
• Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be with in the range shown on the aiming chart. Adjust head-
lamps accordingly.
A. Right B. Left C. Center of headlamp bulb (H-V point)
D. Cutoff line E. Screen F. Aim evaluation segment
G. Step H. Horizontal center line of head lamp J. 53.2 mm (2.09 in)
K. -13.3 mm (-0.52 in) L. 10 m (33 ft) M. 399 mm (15.71 in)
N. 133 mm (5.24 in) V. Vertical center line of headlamp
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EXL-124
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FRONT FOG LAMP
FRONT FOG LAMP
Aiming AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009463618
PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. Before performing aiming
adjustment procedure, check the following:
• Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
• Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
• Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
• Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level, and fuel tank full.
• Remove cargo and/or luggage to maintain an unloaded vehicle condition.
• Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
• Carefully wipe off any dirt from headlamp lens. CAUTION:
Do not use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.)
• Place a driver or equivalent weight of 68.5 kg (150 lb) on the driver seat.
• By hand, bounce the front and rear of the vehicle to settle the suspension and eliminate any static load.
• Place the front tires in the straight ahead position.
• Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
NOTE:
• For headlamp aiming details, refer to regulations in your area.
• By regulation, no means for horizontal aim adjustment is provided from the factory; only vertical aim is
adjustable.
• Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment.
• Perform headlamp aiming if:
- The vehicle front body has been repaired.
- The front combination lamp has been removed or replaced.
- Any outfitting has been installed.
- The vehicle’s standard load condition has been substantially increased.
Aiming Adjustment Procedure
1. Place the screen. NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle facing the wall.
• Place the board on a plain road vertically.
2. Face the vehicle with the screen. Maintain 7.62 m (25.0 ft) between the front fog lamp center and the
screen.
3. Start the engine. Turn the front fog lamp ON. NOTE:
Shut off the headlamp light with the board to prevent from illuminating the adjustment screen.
CAUTION:
Do not cover the lens surface with a tape etc. The lens is made of resin.
4. Adjust aiming in the vertical direction by turning the adjusting screw (A).
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FRONT COMBINATION LAMPEXL-127
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4. Remove the front combination lamp bolts (A).
5. Pull the front combination lamp (1) forward.
6. Disconnect the harness connectors from the front combination
lamp (1).
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
After installation perform headlamp aiming adjustment. Refer to EXL-122, "Aiming Adjustment"
.
Bulb Replacement - XenonINFOID:0000000009463621
WARNING:
Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result.
CAUTION:
• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb with bare hand s or allow oil or grease to get on it to prevent
damage to bulb.
• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp reflector fo r a long time because dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
may affect the performance of the lamp.
HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM
Removal
1. Position the front fender pr otector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Instal-
lation".
2. Rotate the headlamp high beam socket countercloc kwise and remove from front combination lamp.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
HEADLAMP LOW BEAM XENON
CAUTION:
• Disconnect the battery negative terminal or remove the fuse.
• HID control unit and xenon bu lb socket cannot be disassembled.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative te rminal (xenon only). Refer to PG-73, "Removal and Installation (Bat-
tery)".
2. Position the front fender pr otector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Instal-
lation".
3. Rotate the plastic cover counterclockwise and remove from the front combination lamp.
4. Rotate the xenon bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from xenon bulb.
5. Remove the retaining spring and the xenon bulb from the front combination lamp. CAUTION:
Do not break the xenon bulb ceramic tube when replacing the bulb.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing the headlamp bulb, be sure to inst all the plastic cover securely to ensure watertight-
ness.
SIDE MARKER LAMP
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EXL-128
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FRONT COMBINATION LAMP
Removal
1. Position the front fender protector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Instal-
lation".
2. Rotate the side marker lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and remove.
3. Remove the side marker bulb from the front combination lamp.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, be sure to install the bu lb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
Exploded View - HalogenINFOID:0000000009463622
COMBINATION LAMP - HALOGEN
Removal and Installation - HalogenINFOID:0000000009463623
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP - Halogen
Removal
1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation".
2. Ensure the lighting switch is OFF.
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1. Front combination lamp 2. Halogen lamp bulb (high beam) 3. Halogen lamp bulb (low beam)
4. Side marker bulb socket 5. Side marker bulb
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3. Remove the front combination lamp bolts (A).
4. Pull the front combination lamp (1) forward.
5. Disconnect the harness connectors from the front combination
lamp (1).
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
After installation perform headlamp aiming adjustment. Refer to EXL-122, "Aiming Adjustment"
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Bulb Replacement - HalogenINFOID:0000000009463624
WARNING:
Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result.
CAUTION:
• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb with bare hand s or allow oil or grease to get on it to prevent
damage to bulb.
• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp reflector fo r a long time because dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
may affect the performance of the lamp.
HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM
Removal
1. Position the front fender pr otector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Instal-
lation".
2. Rotate the headlamp high beam socket countercloc kwise and remove from front combination lamp.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
HEADLAMP LOW BEAM HALOGEN
Removal
1. Position the front fender protector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Instal-
lation".
2. Rotate the headlamp low beam sockets countercloc kwise and remove from front combination lamp.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
SIDE MARKER LAMP
Removal
1. Position the front fender protector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Instal-
lation".
2. Rotate the side marker lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and remove.
3. Remove the side marker bulb from the front combination lamp.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
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EXL-130
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TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009463625
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front fender protector side cover.
2. Position the fender protector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installa-
tion".
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the turn signal and hazard warning lamp.
4. Remove front fog lamp finisher. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Remove the screw (A) from the turn signal and hazard warning lamp (1) and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000009463626
WARNING:
• Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result.
CAUTION:
• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb with bare hands or allow oil or grease to get on it to prevent
damage to bulb.
• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp reflector fo r a long time because dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
may affect the performance of the lamp.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front fender protector side cover.
2. Position the front fender protector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Instal-
lation".
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the turn signal and hazard warning lamp.
4. Rotate the turn signal and hazard warning lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Remove turn signal and hazard warning lamp bulb from the bulb socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, be sure to install the bu lb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
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FRONT FOG LAMPEXL-131
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FRONT FOG LAMP
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009463627
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front fender protector side cover.
2. Position the fender protector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installa-
tion".
3. Disconnect the harness connector (B) from the front fog lamp (1).
4. Remove the screws (A) and the front fog lamp (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
After installing, perform fog lamp aiming adjustment. Refer to EXL-124, "Aiming Adjustment"
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Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000009463628
WARNING:
• Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result.
CAUTION:
• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb with bare hand s or allow oil or grease to get on it to prevent
damage to bulb.
• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp reflector fo r a long time because dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
may affect the performance of the lamp.
FRONT FOG LAMP BULB
Removal
1. Remove the front fender protector side cover.
2. Position the front fender pr otector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Instal-
lation".
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the front fog lamp bulb.
4. Rotate the front fog lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and remove.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
DAYTIME LIGHT BULB (IF EQUIPPED)
Removal
1. Remove the front fender protector side cover.
2. Position the front fender pr otector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Instal-
lation".
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the daytime light lamp.
4. Release the pawls and remove the daytime light lamp bulb.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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LICENSE PLATE LAMPEXL-135
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LICENSE PLATE LAMP
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009463633
REMOVAL
1. Remove the license lamp finisher. Refer to EXT-37, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the harness connector (A) from the license plate lamp (1).
3. Release pawl and remove. : Pawl
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000009463634
WARNING:
Do not touch bulb while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result.
CAUTION:
• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb with bare hand s or allow oil or grease to get on it to prevent
damage to bulb.
• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp reflector fo r a long time because dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
may affect the performance of the lamp.
REMOVAL
1. Position trunk lid finisher (if equipped) aside. Refer to INT-33, "Exploded View".
2. Rotate license plate lamp bulb socket (2) counterclockwise and remove from license plate lamp (1).
3. Remove license plate lamp bulb (A) from license plate lamp bulb socket (2).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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