Headlights, adjusting

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NOTE: Current specified values and procedures for adjusting headlights can be found in the Repair Manual "Maintenance."

See HEADLIGHT AIM, ADJUSTING .

Adjustment screws at left headlight.

Arrangement at right headlight is mirror image of left headlight.

Adjustment screw for vertical adjustment
Adjustment screw for horizontal adjustment

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Aiming Adjustment Screws

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Sealing rubber must be folded back and cap removed for access to adjustment screw -1-.
Adjust the appropriate adjustment screw using a socket wrench (6 mm) or a Phillips-head screwdriver.

NOTE: For vehicles with gas-discharge headlights, DTC memory must be checked and erased and basic setting must be performed prior to all manual adjustments of the adjustment screws. See AUTOMATIC VERTICAL HEADLIGHT AIM CONTROL, ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) .