Headlamp: Adjustments
For USA/CANADAAiming Adjustment
For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
NOTE: By regulation, no means for horizontal adjustment is provided from the factory on a finished vehicle. Horizontal aim will only be serviced in the case of headlamp replacement. After initial aim is set on the replacement headlamp, access to the horizontal adjusting screw must be prevented by installation of the headlamp aim locking cap that is provided with the replacement headlamp assembly.
Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.
1. Inflate all tires to correct pressures.
2. Place vehicle on flat surface.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in the driver's seat.
LOW BEAM
1. Turn headlamp low beam on.
2. Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment.
CAUTION: Do not tighten adjusting screw beyond a torque of 1.67 Nm (17 kg-cm, 14.8 in-lb) or damage may occur.
If the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check aiming.
Use the aiming chart shown in the figure.
- Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart. Adjust headlamps accordingly.