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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Question How do I adjust the headlights?

I had my first service a few weeks back and they adjusted my headlights and they are now uneven.

Does anyone have a DIY on how to adjust the height of the headlights? Photos would be great.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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take off your engine covers, and then by the windshield washer tube on one side and near the intake box on the other are these silver looking cog-wheel things. You just put a philips screwdriver in there and turn to adjust.
Keep in mind that the driver side should be a little lower the passenger side.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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I tried that, but it was really tight and when it moved slightly nothing happened.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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Your low beams are supposed to be uneven (slightly) the drivers side is lower than the passenger's side.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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It takes quite a number of turns on the cog wheel to make an effect. You'll be there for around 10 mins.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankyX
I tried that, but it was really tight and when it moved slightly nothing happened.
it's pretty tough
get a good grip and try again, you'll notice it if it is significant enough, just turn on your lights and look at the cut off point at a wall or something then adjust and go till you are happy =)
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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Check out this thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...t-success.html
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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clockwise up, counterclockwise down for both driver and passenger side?
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