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European Low Beam (Right Hand Rule of Road)




Check the following for the European low beam head lamps.
1. With the low beams on, observe the beam's high intensity zone on the screen.
2. To adjust the headlamp aim perform the following:
^ For the horizontal aim the center beam's break point (3) should be on the vertical axis (1), or within -38.1 mm (-1.5 in) (5) or 38.1 mm (1.5 in) (4) of the vertical axis (1).
^ For the vertical aim set the beam's break point (3) at -92.25 mm (-3.75 in) (7) below the horizontal axis (2), or within -57.15 mm (-2.25 in) (8) or -171.45 mm (-6.75 in) (6) below the horizontal axis (2).
3. If the above specifications are not met adjust the headlamps accordingly.