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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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EDIT: Added instructions and replaced dead linked pictures with new pictures. Debonair.

After adjusting the headlight in the vertical direction, check that the light has been shifted from the adjusted position in the horizontal direction.
  1. Inspect the headlights aiming. Do the following items before inspection:
    • Make sure the body around the headlight is not deformed.
    • Park the vehicle on a level surface.
    • Tire inflation pressure is at the specified value.
    • The driver gets into the driver's seat and puts the vehicle in a state ready for driving (with a full tank).
    • Bounce the vehicle several times.
  2. Adjust the headlight aiming.
    • Vertical Alignment - If the bubble is out of the acceptable range of the beam angle gauge, adjust it using bolt "A".
    • Horizontal Alignment - If the edge of the lens does not match the 0 mark, adjust the lens using bolt "B".
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Last edited by Debonair; Oct 6, 2016 at 06:24 AM. Reason: Updated instructions and pictures
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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nice ...
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Is there a PDF version of this? I would actually like to print it off and take it to the car with me to do it right. Plus I could have a copy for future references.

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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 02:06 AM
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good post bump
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 09:44 PM
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Bingo! I think I found out the problem to that little on and off annoying yellow light...
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Old May 9, 2016 | 09:43 AM
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Any who has done this have pics?
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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 06:25 AM
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I have added text instructions and replaced the dead-linked pictures with new pictures.
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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 06:43 PM
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I suscribe. I did it before myself, but is good to have this just in case if I forget something later.
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Can this help with the auto leveling issue ��
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