Headlight adjustment, checking
Special tools and equipment
VAS 5107 (Hella Universal Beamsetter IV. Also, see Instruction Manual for Hella Beamsetter Series IV for additional instructions and diagrams.)
- Position vehicle on a flat floor surface that meets the following (ISO 10640) specifications:
- 0.5 mm or less slant from front wheel to back wheel of Beamsetter -A-.
- 1 mm or less slant per meter for length of vehicle -B-.
- Clean headlight lenses
- Adjust vehicle tire pressure to specifications.
- Read off level of fuel in fuel tank on fuel gauge -arrow-. Determine additional weight from HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT ADDITIONAL WEIGHT table and place weight in luggage compartment.
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT ADDITIONAL WEIGHT
| Fuel gauge reading | Additional weight in lbs. | Additional weight in kg |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 66 | 30 |
| 1/2 | 44 | 20 |
| 3/4 | 22 | 10 |
| Full | 0 | 0 |
Example:
When the fuel tank is half full an additional weight of 20 kg (44 lbs.) must be placed in the luggage compartment.
NOTE:
The additional weight is best produced using fuel canisters filled with water (a 5 liter (1 gallon) fuel canister filled with water weighs approx. 5 kg (11 lbs.)).
- Have a second Technician sit in driver's seat while aligning headlights.
- Bounce front and rear of vehicle up and down several times to settle vehicle suspension.