Installation Guide | Toyota RAV4 NOVA Series LED Projector Headlights

Disclaimer

The installation method is provided for reference only. You agree that there may be slight differences in the vehicle, etc., and AlphaRex and its distributors do not guarantee the final result. Under no circumstances will AlphaRex or its distributors be liable for damage, misuse, or personal injury. If you are unsure of the installation procedure, we strongly recommend that you ask a professional mechanic to install it for you.

Removing the headlight

Disconnect the negative battery terminal

When working on a car, always start by disconnecting the negative battery terminal.





Loosen the front grille and bumper

Loosen the 4 x 10mm bolts and remove the four mounting tabs from the top of the front grille.











Remove 1 x 10mm bolt and remove the 3 plastic clips from the wheel well.







Carefully pull the bumper outwards to loosen it.



Using panel poppers can help free the fender liner from its mounting.
Gently pull outward until it comes loose, exposing the plastic clips on the bumper side mount.





Use a flat head screwdriver and a panel popper to remove the plastic clip. Repeat on the other side.





Gently pull the grille and front bumper outward to release all mounting clips and remove them.





Remove the bolts

Remove the 3 x 10mm bolts from the top of the headlight assembly and the 1 x 10mm bolt from the side of the headlight assembly.
Repeat the same steps on the other side.











Remove the headlight

Gently pull the headlight assembly outwards to remove it, then unplug the headlight socket to complete headlight removal.





Follow the same steps on the other side of the headlight.




Mounting the headlights

To use the DRL function, wire the included DRL harness to the fuse box. Open the cover of the fuse box on the passenger side of the engine compartment.

To prevent the cord from getting caught when the fuse box lid is closed, route the wire from underneath the fuse box. Alternatively, cut out a notch on the side of the fuse box and route the wire.

Remove EF1 NO.2 (7.5A) and insert it into the free throttle of the fuse wire and into the fuse section of the vehicle that was removed.



Insert the fuse in the orientation shown in the image.

Connect the red cord to a constant power source.

Ground the black cord to the body.


Insert the socket and install the headlight

Connect all connectors to the ALPHAREX headlamp and proceed to install it in the vehicle. Do not use dielectric grease.

Separate the brown and white connectors from the headlamp cord.
Connect the red DRL cable to the white headlamp cable. Waterproof the separated brown cable.
To activate the answerback activation function, use the included harness.
Separate the headlamp and connector.
Insert the included harness between the separated parts.
Connect the yellow wire.

Connect all connectors.







Complete headlight installation by reversing removal steps.











Check the function of the headlights

Test the functionality of your ALPHAREX headlights to ensure everything works properly



Complete