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Headlamp: Adjustments

Headlight Aiming Adjustment With Screen

NOTE:
- Unless otherwise obligated by local regulations, adjust headlight aiming according to the following procedure.
- After replacing headlight assembly, be sure to adjust aiming.

1. Make sure the following items.
- Place vehicle on a flat surface in front of blank wall (screen) (1) ahead of headlight surface.

Distance "a"
10 m (32.8 ft.)

- Adjust air pressure of all tires to the specified value respectively.
- Bounce vehicle body up and down by hand to stabilize suspension.
- Carry out aiming with a driver aboard.

Driver's weight
68 kg (150 lb)

2. Check to see if hot spot (high intensity zone) of each low beam axis falls as shown in figure.

Clearance "H"
Approx. 70 mm (2.76 in.)




3. Align headlight aiming to specification by adjusting aiming gear if it is not set properly.