Headlamp: 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.

a. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.
b. Place vehicle on level ground.
c. See that vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant, engine oil, fuel, spare tire, jack and tools). Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.


LOW BEAM

Low Beam:

1. Open the hood.
2. Adjust the vertical indicator by turning the adjusting screw.
The bubble in the gauge should be centered on the "o" mark as shown in the illustration.

Low Beam:

3. Adjust the horizontal indicator by turning the adjusting screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
The inner red line with the "o" mark should align with the indicator line. Never turn screw (A).

ADJUSTMENT AFTER HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

Adjustment After Headlamp Assembly Replacement:

If the vehicle has had front body repair or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check the aiming as shown in the illustration.

Vertical (Up and Down)
Adjust headlamp by turning adjusting screw so that main axis of light "M" is within acceptable range.

Horizontal (Left to Right)
Adjust headlamp by turning adjusting gear so that main axis of light "M" is parallel with vehicle center line.
If the indicators are not in the "Optimal" range, the "OK" range is acceptable.