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Headlamp Aiming (Mechanical Method)




1. Alero has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The vertical and horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the "0" marks on their scales. The headlamp aiming device is under the hood, near the headlamps.
2. Prepare the vehicle, refer to aim preparation.
3. Start with the horizontal aim. Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 TORX� socket (or T15 TORX� screwdriver). Once horizontal aim is adjusted, then adjust the vertical aim.
4. Turn the horizontal aiming screw (2) until the indicator is lined up with zero.
5. Turn the vertical aiming screw (3) until the level bubble is lined up with zero.
6. Complete the aiming procedure by using the visual procedure.