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Headlamp: Adjustments

IMPORTANT: A new headlamp door should be placed on the vehicle without any door inner adjustment.




1. Inspect the headlamp door for the following:
^ Gap
^ Flushness
^ Height
2. To adjust for gap and/or flushness relative to the hood, fascia, and fender, perform the following:
2.1. Remove the headlamp door.
2.2. Loosen the intermediate bracket to headlamp housing screws (2).
2.3. Place the headlamp door into position.
2.4. Check gap and/or flushness.
2.5. Repeat the previous 3 steps as necessary, until the correct gap and/or flushness is achieved.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2.6. Tighten the intermediate bracket headlamp housing screws (2) in the sequence shown.

Tighten
Tighten the intermediate bracket headlamp housing screws to 2.0 N.m (18 lb in).

2.7. Install the headlamp door.

3. To adjust the headlamp door height relative to the hood, fascia, and fender, perform the following:
3.1. Remove the headlamp door
3.2. Adjust the height by turning the adjustable set screws (1) located on the four corners of the intermediate bracket.
3.3. Place the headlamp door into position.
3.4. Check the height.
3.5. Repeat the previous 3 steps as necessary, until the correct height is achieved.
3.6. Install the headlamp door.