Headlamp Adjustment

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The horizontal light-dark border -4- must touch the dividing line -1- on the adjusting unit test surface.

Fig 1: Headlamp Adjustment Graph
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The point -2- must be positioned exactly in the center - center mark for the line -3-.
Based on this adjustment, rotate the side adjusting screw 6.5 turns to adjust the side adjustment bend point -2- to the left as shown in the illustration.

Fig 2: Headlamp Adjustment Graph
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The Horizontal Light-Dark Border -4- Remains Unchanged.

NOTE:

6.5 Turns On The Site Adjusting Screw Creates An Adjustment Of 31 cm In Relation To A 10 m Projection Distance.

-- To Adjust The Height Of The Headlamp, Set The Light-Dark Border Just Under The Dividing Line With The Adjustment Screw -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Adjustment Screw -1- & Adjusting Screw -2-

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-- Then Adjust The Light-Dark Border On The Dividing Line Starting From The Bottom.

The Side Adjustment Bolt -2- Must Be Secured With The Plugs After The Adjustment Is Made. Plugs.

NOTE:

The Right Headlamp Layout Is A Mirror Image.

-- End The "Basic Setting" After A Successful Headlamp Adjustment. Switch Off The Ignition And Disconnect The Diagnostic Connector.