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Old 01-09-03, 05:00 AM
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My headlights are aimed to high how can I adjust them?
Old 01-09-03, 06:02 AM
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there should be this long screw. You twist it and it will adjust. Just look for the long metal thing in the back of your headlights.
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also there is a black cap at the end... You will need a 10mm.
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Thanks Ill look for it.
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clockwise will make it go up, counter clockwise will make it go down
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Originally posted by Jmai22
clockwise will make it go up, counter clockwise will make it go down
thanks.
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Default I found this on another site, maybe it helps

Main Headlight Adjustments
Turn top screw clockwise :- to move light >>> Up
Turn top screw anticlockwise :- to move light >>> Down
Turn bottom screw clockwise :- to move light >>> Left
Turn bottom screw anticlockwise :- to move light >>> Right

High Beam Spotlights
Turn top screw to clockwise :- to move light >>> Right
Turn top screw to anticlockwise :- to move light >>> Left
Turn bottom screw clockwise :- to move light >>> Up
Turn bottom screw anticlockwise :- to move light >>> Down
Old 02-02-07, 10:59 PM
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Dude... This post was back in '03.
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good information though...for those that still need it haha =)
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Like myself

I'm going to adjust my headlights now
Old 02-03-07, 05:09 PM
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Me too. I have one pointing way higher than the other. An oldie, but a goodie!!

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do it against a wall to make them even
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i have a problem...im trying to adjust it, but no go...the level of the liquid measuring thing keep staying at the exact spot...tried moving counter and clockwise...no go..

this is the driver side...its too low down...

help appreciated...

thanks!
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just what i'm looking for.........thank for bringing this post alive.....save me time searching..........lol
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Originally Posted by m R g S r
DO IT against a wall to make them even


Sorry I just had to haha...

contentryd - make sure you are turning the correct screw as indicated by MIKEinUSA.


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