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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 autolamp bulb. (Some headlamps have an aim dot marked on the autolamp lens).
  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 autolamp 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 autolamp bulb centerline.
    Fig 1: Measuring Distance From Floor To Headlamp Center
    G01587121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT cover the autolamp, 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 autolamp.
    Fig 2: Identifying Visual Optics Pattern
    G01587122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Adjust the horizontal aim screw (1) and vertical aim screw (4) of the headlamps to the specifications required by the state and the local authorities, or as shown in step number 8.
    Fig 3: Locating Horizontal & Vertical Aim Screws
    G01587123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Repeat the aiming procedure for the passenger side autolamp while blocking the light from projecting onto the screen from the driver side autolamp.
  11. Turn the headlamps OFF.
  12. Close the hood.
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