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Headlamp Bulb: Adjustments

Aiming Adjustment:




When performing headlamp aiming adjustment, use an aiming machine, aiming wall screen or headlamp tester. Aimers should be in good repair, calibrated and operated according to their operation manuals. Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the following:
^ Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.
^ Place vehicle on level ground.
^ See that vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.

Low Beam:




LOW BEAM
1. Turn headlamp low beam "ON"
2. Use adjusting screws to perform aiming adjustment.
^ Adjust headlamps so that upper edge and left edge of high intensity zone are within the acceptable range as shown at left.
^ Dotted lines in illustration show center of headlamp.
"H": Horizontal center line of headlamp
"WL": Distance between each headlamp center