Toyota Yaris (Echo) 1999-2005 headlight optical unit remplacement

Unscrew the cross-head screws which attach the front bumper to the car.

Unscrew the cross-head screw in the wheel arch.

Release the plastic clip which attaches the top of the bumper to the middle of the radiator grill.

Disengage the the bumper attachment.

Using a large screwdriver or a small iron bar, lever it as shown until it detaches.

There are 2 attachments to release either side of the bonnet lock.

Completely disengage the bumper from around the headlight, pulling it gently outwards.

Remove the cross-head screw on the side of the headlight (at the front).

Remove the cross-head screw from the top of the headlight.

Lift the top attachment of the headlight.

Disengage the headlamp, pulling it forwards.

Twist the indicator connector a quarter turn anticlockwise.

Withdraw the indicator bulb.

Withdraw the rubber boot on the back of the main beam bulb.

Unclip the clip which retains the main beam bulb.

Twist the side light connector a quarter turn anticlockwise.

Withdraw the side light.

Twist headlight dip motor a quarter turn anticlockwise.

Withdraw the dip motor.

To reassemble your headlight, take care to correctly position it before replacing the bulbs, the dip motor and the screws.

Make sure the plastic pin on the side of the headlamp is properly inserted into the bodywork.