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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.

    Important:  Do not cover the headlamp, this may cause excessive heat build up.

    Fig 1: Measuring Floor To Center Of Headlamp Bulb
    G01812986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Turn ON the low beam headlamps and block the light from projecting onto the screen from the passenger side headlamp.
  9. Adjust the horizontal and vertical aim of the headlamps to the specifications required by the state and the local authorities, or as shown in step number 8.
    Fig 2: Low Beam (Passenger Side Headlamp Blocked)
    G01812987Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Rotate the headlamp adjuster (1) to change the vertical aim of the headlamp.
  11. Repeat the aiming procedure for the passenger side headlamp while blocking the light from projecting onto the screen from the driver side headlamp.
  12. Turn the headlamps OFF.
  13. Close the hood.
    Fig 3: Headlamp Adjuster
    G01812988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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