Headlamp Aiming

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For the headlamp adjustment screw location, refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY .

NOTE: Horizontal aim is not adjustable for VOL or VOR headlamps.

NOTE: Consult your state vehicle inspection manual for recommended tolerance ranges for visual aiming.

The headlamp aiming procedure depends on what type of beam pattern the headlamp is equipped with. Vehicles come equipped with visually optically aligned left (VOL) or visually optically aligned right (VOR) headlamps. To identify the headlamp beam pattern, look on the headlamp lens. Molded in small letters on the headlamp lens is one of the following:
- VOL and SAE
- VOR and SAE
Once the headlamp beam pattern is identified, aim the headlamps using one of the following methods as applicable.
- Photometric aimers can aim VOL- and VOR- headlamps. This is the preferred method of headlamp aiming.
- Visual or screen method aiming can be used to aim VOL- and VOR- headlamps.
- Mechanical aimers cannot be used with VOR- or VOL-type headlamps. Aerodynamic lamps that can be aimed mechanically have 3 nibs molded into the lens of the lamp.