Headlamp: Service and Repair
Replacing headlightREPLACE HEADLIGHT
INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIM
a. Do the following before inspection.
^ Make sure the body around the headlight is not deformed.
^ Park the vehicle on a level spot.
^ The driver gets into the driver's seat and puts the vehicle in a state ready for driving (with a full tank).
^ Bounce the vehicle several times.
b. Prepare the thick white colored paper.
c. Stand the paper perpendicularly and ensure the distance from it to the head lights is 9.84 ft.
d. Ensure that the center line of vehicle and the paper are at a 90 degree angle as shown in the illustration.
e. Draw a horizontal line on the paper where the head lights (low beam center mark) of the vehicle are to be.
f. Draw a vertical line on the paper where the center line of the vehicle is to be. (V line)
g. Turn the head lights ON.
h. Check that the head lights light up the paper as shown in the illustration.
HINT: As shown in the illustration, adjust aiming of the LH and RH lights along each vertical line respectively.
ADJUST VERTICAL ALIGNMENT
a. Using adjusting screw A, adjust the headlight aim to within the specifications.
b. Make sure the gauge bubble is within the acceptable range.
HINT: If the gauge bubble is outside the acceptable range, check that the vehicle is parked on a level spot.
Readjust the headlight aim after parking the vehicle on a level spot.
ADJUST HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT
a. Using adjusting screw B, adjust the headlight aim to within the specifications.
b. Using adjusting nut C, adjust the "0" back to the mark.
HINT: For adjustment, pull nut C to the rear vehicle to free it. After adjustment, check that the nut C is locked in.