Lateral Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Correct And Incorrect Lateral Alignment Of Headlamp

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Switch on the headlamps (dipped) and check that the headlamp is correctly aligned laterally. The zone with the brightest light should be as close to the centre as possible.

For optimum alignment, the tolerance band for the light/dark boundary can be used.

Align both headlamps in the same way.

Check the spread of the main beam if there are problems with headlamp adjustment. Also check the bulb fittings.

Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1

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The adjusting screw is accessible from above through the radiator crossmember