Headlamp Aiming Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the hood.
Measure from the floor to the center of the headlamp bulb. (Some headlamps have an aim dot marked on the headlamp lens).
At the screen, measure from the floor and place the horizontal tape at the measured distance.
Measure from the reference line on the floor to the left headlamp bulb centerline.
At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
Measure from the reference line on the floor to the right headlamp bulb centerline.

Fig 1: Measuring Distance Between Headlamps Face & Aiming Screen
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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 2: Right Side Low Beam Proper Screen Positioning

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Turn on the low beam headlamps and block the light from projecting onto the screen from the passenger side headlamp.

Fig 3: View Of Headlamp Adjuster

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IMPORTANT: Horizontal headlamp adjustment does not exist.

Adjust the vertical aim of the headlamps to the specifications required by the state and the local authorities, or as shown in step number 8.
Rotate the headlamp adjuster (1) to change the vertical aim of the headlamp.
Repeat the aiming procedure for the passenger side headlamp while blocking the light from projecting onto the screen from the driver side headlamp.
Close the hood.