Headlamp: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTION

HEADLAMP : Aiming Adjustment






NOTE:
- For headlamp aiming details, refer to the regulations in your area.
- If vehicle front body has been repaired and /or the front combination lamp assembly has been removed or replaced, check headlamp aiming.
- Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following:
- Confirm headlamp aiming switch is set to "0" (zero) position.
- Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
- Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
- Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level, and fuel tank full.
- Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
- Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
- Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment

LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM











Aiming Chart
A (Minimum acceptable vertical aim dimension)-3.3 mm (0.13 in)0.025� up
B (Maximum acceptable vertical aim dimension) 36.6 mm (1.44 in)0.275� down

NOTE:
- By regulation, no means for horizontal aim adjustment is provided from the factory; only vertical aim is adjustable.
- Basic illuminating area for evaluation and/or adjustment should be within range shown on aiming chart.
1.Use adjustment screw to perform aiming adjustment.
-Cover the opposite lamp and ensure fog lamps (if equipped) are turned off.

CAUTION:
Do not tighten adjustment screw beyond specified torque or damage may occur.

Adjustment torque 1.67 N.m (17 kg-cm, 14.8 in-lb)

2.Adjust beam pattern until cut-off line (top edge of illumination area) is positioned at the specified height off ground. Measure cut-off line within distance J on H-line. See aiming chart.