Headlamp: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTION


HEADLAMP : Aiming Adjustment











For details, refer to the regulations in your area.

NOTE:
If vehicle front body has been repaired and /or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check headlamp aiming.
- Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following:
- Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
- Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
- Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level, and fuel tank full.
- Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
- Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
- Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment

LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM
















NOTE:
- By regulation, no means for horizontal aim adjustment is provided from the factory; only vertical aim is adjustable.
- Basic illuminating area for evaluation and/or adjustment should be within range shown on aiming chart.
1. Use adjustment screw to perform aiming adjustment.
- Cover the opposite lamp and ensure fog lamps, if equipped, are turned off.

CAUTION:
Do not tighten adjustment screw beyond specified torque or damage may occur.






2. Adjust beam pattern until cut-off line (top edge of illumination area) is positioned at the specified height off ground. Measure cut-off line within distance J on H-line. See aiming chart.