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Headlamp Aiming Procedure

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  1. Align the left tires of the vehicle with the reference line extending from the screen with the headlamps aligned with the reference line.
  2. Remove any snow, ice or mud from the vehicle.
  3. The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while the headlamp aiming is being done.
  4. The vehicle should contain cargo or be loaded to represent normal vehicle use.
  5. Tires should be properly inflated.
  6. Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.
  7. Measure from the floor to the center of the lamp bulb on the vehicle. Some lamps have an aim dot marked on the lens.
  8. At the screen, measure from the floor and place the horizontal tape at the measured distance.
    Fig 1: Measuring From Reference Line On Floor To Left Headlamp Bulb Centerline
    G02506036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Measure from the reference line on the floor to the left headlamp bulb centerline.
  10. At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
  11. Measure from the reference line on the floor to the right headlamp bulb centerline.
  12. At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
  13. Turn on the headlamps.
  14. Adjust the headlamps to the specifications required by state and local authorities.
  15. This illustration represents the visual optics left (VOL) pattern.
    Fig 2: Visual Optics Left (VOL) Pattern
    G02506037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. This illustration represents the visual optics right (VOR) pattern.
    Fig 3: Visual Optics Right (VOR) Pattern
    G02506038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. This illustration represents all headlamps, except the VOL and VOR.
    Fig 4: All Headlamps Pattern - Except VOL & VOR
    G02506039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. This illustration represents the high beam pattern for all headlamps, including VOL and VOR.
    Fig 5: High Beam Pattern For All Headlamps Including VOL & VOR
    G02506040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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