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Headlamp Aiming Procedure

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. Measure from the floor to the center of the headlamp bulb.
  3. At the screen, measure from the floor and place the horizontal tape at the measured distance.
  4. Measure from the reference line on the floor to the left headlamp bulb centerline.
  5. At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
  6. Measure from the reference line on the floor to the right headlamp bulb centerline.
  7. At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
    Fig 1: Measuring Distance Between Headlamps Face & Aiming Screen
    GM418400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT cover the headlamp. This may cause excessive heat build up.
  8. Turn on the low beam headlamps and block the light from projecting onto the screen from the passenger side headlamp.
    Fig 2: Right Side Low Beam Proper Screen Positioning
    GM476831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The headlamps can not be adjusted horizontally.
  9. Adjust the vertical aim screw of the headlamps to the specifications required by the state and the local authorities, or as shown in step number 8.
    Fig 3: Identifying Headlamp Vertical Aim Screw (Chevrolet)
    GM470788Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Repeat the aiming procedure for the passenger side headlamp while blocking the light from projecting onto the screen from the driver side headlamp.
  11. Turn the headlamps OFF.
  12. Close the hood.
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