Headlamp Aiming Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Align the left tires of the vehicle with the reference line extending from the screen with the headlamps aligned with the reference line.
- Remove any snow, ice or mud from the vehicle.
- The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while the headlamp aiming is being done.
- The vehicle should contain cargo or be loaded to represent normal vehicle use.
- Tires should be properly inflated.
- Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.
- Measure from the floor to the center of the lamp bulb on the vehicle. Some lamps have an aim dot marked on the 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 fiduciary mark.
- 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.
- At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
- Turn the headlamps ON.
- Adjust the headlamps to the specifications required by state and local authorities.