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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by caymandive
Any updates with this method?
I actually used that method, its really easy. The sensor is behind the rear driver side wheel. Need a 10mm socket. Once slightly loose, adjust the screw down for HID level to move up. I found more info on this in the suspension area somewhere after ppl kept having issues with AFS after lowering their cars. I think its similar in the GS model.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BounceNY
I actually used that method, its really easy. The sensor is behind the rear driver side wheel. Need a 10mm socket. Once slightly loose, adjust the screw down for HID level to move up. I found more info on this in the suspension area somewhere after ppl kept having issues with AFS after lowering their cars. I think its similar in the GS model.
Can you post a pic of how low you actually went with the screw?
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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oh sweet! does this void warranty?
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by BounceNY
I actually used that method, its really easy. The sensor is behind the rear driver side wheel. Need a 10mm socket. Once slightly loose, adjust the screw down for HID level to move up. I found more info on this in the suspension area somewhere after ppl kept having issues with AFS after lowering their cars. I think its similar in the GS model.
id love more info and pics on this too.
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by genki
im still a little bit confused. does this one screw adjust both the horizontal and vertical aiming of the headlight?
Sorry to bring back a dead thread. But is there an answer to this question?
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ldc
Sorry to bring back a dead thread. But is there an answer to this question?
Yes. Both multiple times in this thread and in your owners manual under headlight adjustment.
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 05:45 AM
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Can't find it in the manual.
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ldc
Can't find it in the manual.
It's in there. Under the DIY maintenance- Headlight Aim section.

You can read that section yourself from an 06 manual here:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...howtopic=25999

Page 309 specifically in that years manual (or in that PDF)
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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I think the is250 menu is different, doesn't have it.

Anyway i can only find one bolt, and managed to leveled my headlights....thanks anyway.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ldc
I think the is250 menu is different, doesn't have it.

Anyway i can only find one bolt, and managed to leveled my headlights....thanks anyway.
You did it wrong then... there's 2 for each headlight.

The same headlights go on the 250 and 350.

You might have "fixed" the aim up/down but you've now misaligned the aim left/right in doing so if you only used 1 screw per headlight.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Can you take a photo of the two bolts. I can only locate one.
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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ldc
Can you take a photo of the two bolts. I can only locate one.
Did you look at page 309 in the PDF I linked you to? It shows the location of both bolts A and B and that you need to adjust both the same number of turns for each headlight.

IIRC for the second one you'll only see the hole to put the screwdriver into, not the bolt itself.
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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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The other bolt is next to imposible to see and turn. It's a black hole lol.
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Old May 31, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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I am still confused with the clockwise, counterclockwise thing.

If I want to move up the light, do i turn the screw driver counter clockwise to make the screw clockwise. Or the other way?
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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lmao at the OP. I've done this a few times and I dont count *****, I use a drill
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