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Automotive Servicing
Quarter 2 – Week 6
Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)
Headlight Repair and replacement

Writer:

JUN VERGEL G. YAMBA

AGAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

RTR District

Agusan del Norte

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 Introduction
This weekly learning activity sheet contains information and suggested learning
activities on testing and repairing electrical system. It includes instructions and
procedure on how to use hand tools and electrical instruments in accordance to
manual instructions and specification.

The scope of this learning activity sheet permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But
the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.

This learning activity sheet contains one learning outcome:

Learning Objective 1 – Explain Automotive Lighting System and its functions
(TLE_IAAS9-12WS-IIe-f-4)

After going through this learning activity sheet, you are expected to:
1. Determine the procedure in headlight repair,
2. Identify the different tools and equipment to be used.

Pre-Test
Directions: Read the following question below and write the letter of the correct
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. It is a testing equipment used to find the presence of electrical current in a circuit.

A. bulb C. soldering iron
B. pliers D. test lamp

2. It is used to cover exposed jointed wire or cables.

A. electrical tape C. soldering iron
B. pliers D. wire terminal

3. It is a point at which connection can be made.

A. bulb C. soldering iron
B. screw D. wire terminal

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4. A tool used to cut, bend, and grip wires and cables.
A. electrical plier C. Soldering iron
B. screwdriver D. test lamp

5. An equipment used to supply electric current.

A. battery C. multi-tester
B. electrical mock-up D. soldering iron

6. The part of the headlight to be adjusted in correcting the light beam or position.
A. adjusting screw C. bulb
B. adjusting spring D. headlamp body

7. A full-sized model of vehicles electrical system used for demonstration.

A. Electrical mock-up C. Engine
B. electrical pliers D. headlight

8. The following are parts of the headlight assembly EXCEPT:

A. adjusting screw C. switch
B. headlamp body D. shell assembly

9. A type of grease used to prevent corrosion from headlight connector.

A. all-purpose C. lithium
B. dielectric D. silicon

10.Before making headlight repair, the work area should be covered with this material
to avoid damaging other parts.
A. carpet C. fender cover
B. cardboard D. plastic

Lesson
Headlight Repair and Replacement

Supplies and Materials:

 Headlamp
 Test lamp
 Electrical tapes
 Wire terminal

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Tools:
 Philip screw drivers
 Standard screw drivers
 Electrical pliers
 Wrenches(Box and Open)
 Soldering iron

Equipment:
 Battery (12 volts)
 Electrical mock-up/Vehicle

PROCEDURE:

1. Place fender covers around the work area

2. This type of replacement usually requires the removal of the bezel.

( The bezel is the retaining trim around a component)

Fig. Remove the light bezel.

3. Remove the retaining ring screws and the retaining trim. Do not turn the two
headlight aiming adjustment screw.

4. Remove the headlight from the shell assembly.

5. Disconnect the wire connector from the back of the lamp.

6. Check the wire connector for corrosion or other foreign materials. Clean as
needed.

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 Fig. Exploded view of headlight assembly.

7. Coat the connector terminals and the prongs of the new headlight
with the dielectric grease to prevent corrosion.

8. Install the wire connector to the headlight prongs and place the headlight into
the shell assembly. When positioning the headlight, be sure the embossed
number is at the top.

9. Install the retainer trim and fasteners.

10. Check the operation of the headlight.

11. Check headlight aiming as described.

12. Install the headlight bezel.

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 Learning Activities
Activity 1. Find Me in the Box

Directions: Read the following statements and choose your answer inside the box.
Write the answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Test lamp Philips Headlamp adjusting screw

Wrenches Standard Headlamp lens
Soldering iron Electrical tape bulb
bezel
1. A screwdriver having cross-shaped tip.
2. It serves to protect the light from soiling and weather conditions.
3. A tool used to melt solder on wire connections.
4. Tool being used to provide grip and turn objects such as nuts and bolts.
5. An electronic equipment used to determine the presence of electricity.
6. A tool used to turn screws with slotted head.
7. It is used to cover and insulate exposed wire joint or connection.
8. A headlight trim that serves as a frame to the lens.
9. The screw to be turned clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the beam of
light coming from the headlamp.
10.One of the parts of the headlamp that illuminates when current pass through.

Activity 2. Can You Still Remember?

Directions: Enumerate the following. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1-6. Parts of the headlight assembly

7-11. Tools needed in headlight repair

12-15. Parts of parking light

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 Reflection
Directions: Discuss the following briefly. Write the answers in your activity
notebook.

1. What are the importance of maintaining the headlight in tip-top condition?

_________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

2. How can you ensure the safety and good quality of works especially in making
headlight repair?
_________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

3. What are the advantages of using proper tools and equipment in making headlight
repair?
_________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Post Test
Directions: Read the following question below and write the letter of the correct
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

11.It is a point at which connection can be made.

C. bulb C. soldering iron
D. screw D. wire terminal

12.A tool used to cut, bend, and grip wires and cables.
C. electrical plier C. Soldering iron
D. screwdriver D. test lamp

13.An equipment used to supply electric current.

C. battery C. multi-tester
D. electrical mock-up D. soldering iron

14.It is used to cover exposed jointed wire or cables.

C. electrical tape C. soldering iron
D. pliers D. wire terminal

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15.A full-sized model of vehicles electrical system used for demonstration.
C. Electrical mock-up C. Engine
D. electrical pliers D. headlight

16.The following are parts of the headlight assembly EXCEPT:

C. adjusting screw C. switch
D. headlamp body D. shell assembly

17.A type of grease used to prevent corrosion from headlight connector.

C. all-purpose C. lithium
D. dielectric D. silicon

18.Before making headlight repair, the work area should be covered with this material
to avoid damaging other parts.
C. carpet C. fender cover
D. cardboard D. plastic

19.It is a testing equipment used to find the presence of electrical current in a circuit.
C. bulb C. soldering iron
D. pliers D. test lamp

20.The part of the headlight to be adjusted in correcting the light beam or position.
C. adjusting screw C. bulb
D. adjusting spring D. headlamp body

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 Answer Key

Pretest Post-test Activity 1 Reflection

1. D 1. D Students Answer May
2. A 2. A 1. Philips
Vary
3. D 3. A 2. Lens
4. A 4. A 3. Soldering iron
5. A 5. A 4. Wrenches
6. A 6. C 5. Test lamp
7. A 7. D 6. Standard
8. C 8. C 7. Electrical tape
9. D 9. D 8. Bezel
10. C 9. Adjusting screw
10. A
10. bulb

Activity 2

1.-6. Bulb, adjusting screw, body, shell, spring

7-11. Philips screwdriver, standard screwdriver, plier, wrenches, soldering iron
12-15. bulb, housing, gasket, lens

References
George C. Callanta, John M. Diego, Robert S. Domingo, Lino A. Olit, Romeo DQ.
Ibloguin, Nelson C. Señedo, Belen L. Tado, CBLM-Automotive Servicing NC-1, First
Published JUNE 2008. Accessed on Oct. 26, 2020.