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Automatic Headlamp Range Control: Description and Operation






Automatic Headlamp Range Control

The automatic headlamp aim control system is installed on vehicles with High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) headlamps.

The system contains the following components:

Level control system sensors at front and rear axles

Headlamp range control module

Headlamp beam adjusting motors integrated with headlamp units

When driving, the system automatically adapts the headlamp beam inclination dependent on vehicle suspension movement and load. Headlamp glare to oncoming traffic is minimized.

=> [ Automatic Headlamp Range Control Component Overview ]

Automatic Headlamp Range Control Component Overview





1 Headlamp beam adjustment motors

Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V48)

Right Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V49)

2 Headlamp Range Control Module (J431)

Location: behind glove box at instrument panel support

Removing and installing => [ Headlamp Range Control Module ] Automatic Headlamp Range Control

3 Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76)

Location: at left rear suspension ink

Removing and installing => Suspension Suspension

4 Left Front Level Control System Sensor (G78)

Location: at left front track control link

Removing and installing => Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension