Head Light Adjustment
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Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 532
Likes: 15
From: Singapore
lol, omg guy's. NOOB TO THE FULLEST. I think I made it to the wall of shame... I was trying to move it by inserting the flathead between the plastic screw...... not knowing that all I have to do was literally screw it... which only took me 3 min.... wow... so ashamed but thank you guys!
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 45
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From: California
The philllips screwdriver engages the silver "teeth" that are on the back side of the plastic hex (shown in the above post).. The screwdriver will sit vertical when positioned correctly and it's super easy to access and adjust. I went about 23 turns with my RSR Super Down springs.
I had a pm request for a how to. Here goes:
A #2 phillips head screw driver is required. If you don't know what this is, or if you don't own one, quit reading and drive your car the the local Lexus dealer and have them adjust your headlights.
BTW - I'm not J. Copple - that was my grandpa's machinist tool chest.
Passenger side - screwdriver will be positioned as shown. I would suggest adjusting the lights with them shining against a wall to make sure you are turning the screw in the correct direction (CW) and to ensure the screwdriver is correctly engaged with the screw. You will notice that the right light is always a little higher than the left light - that's normal
Here is a good shot that will explain everything.
Driver side - I'm pretty sure it gets rotated CW to raise the headlight.
A #2 phillips head screw driver is required. If you don't know what this is, or if you don't own one, quit reading and drive your car the the local Lexus dealer and have them adjust your headlights.
BTW - I'm not J. Copple - that was my grandpa's machinist tool chest.
Passenger side - screwdriver will be positioned as shown. I would suggest adjusting the lights with them shining against a wall to make sure you are turning the screw in the correct direction (CW) and to ensure the screwdriver is correctly engaged with the screw. You will notice that the right light is always a little higher than the left light - that's normal
Here is a good shot that will explain everything.
Driver side - I'm pretty sure it gets rotated CW to raise the headlight.
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I had a pm request for a how to. Here goes:
A #2 phillips head screw driver is required. If you don't know what this is, or if you don't own one, quit reading and drive your car the the local Lexus dealer and have them adjust your headlights.
BTW - I'm not J. Copple - that was my grandpa's machinist tool chest.
Passenger side - screwdriver will be positioned as shown. I would suggest adjusting the lights with them shining against a wall to make sure you are turning the screw in the correct direction (CW) and to ensure the screwdriver is correctly engaged with the screw. You will notice that the right light is always a little higher than the left light - that's normal
Here is a good shot that will explain everything.
Driver side - I'm pretty sure it gets rotated CW to raise the headlight.
A #2 phillips head screw driver is required. If you don't know what this is, or if you don't own one, quit reading and drive your car the the local Lexus dealer and have them adjust your headlights.
BTW - I'm not J. Copple - that was my grandpa's machinist tool chest.
Passenger side - screwdriver will be positioned as shown. I would suggest adjusting the lights with them shining against a wall to make sure you are turning the screw in the correct direction (CW) and to ensure the screwdriver is correctly engaged with the screw. You will notice that the right light is always a little higher than the left light - that's normal
Here is a good shot that will explain everything.
Driver side - I'm pretty sure it gets rotated CW to raise the headlight.
Thanks for this! Exactly what i needed to figure it out.
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Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 532
Likes: 15
From: Singapore
Ah! this is true if you have LED headlights. I have been looking high and low and everywhere.
For Xenons, its trickier than this. there is a hole (circled in the picture below). very little access to it.
I will upload the picture of my location if anyone is interested in seeing in the flesh.
For Xenons, its trickier than this. there is a hole (circled in the picture below). very little access to it.
I will upload the picture of my location if anyone is interested in seeing in the flesh.
Driver
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
From: CA
Sorry to revive a dead thread, but in regards to this, how durable are those bottle-cap like teeth? I'm worried I'll bend the teeth of them with a phillips. Another thread had users that suggested using a socket wrench and turning the yellow cap attached to the "bottle-cap" nuts. What is the confirmed census? Also, what is the appropriate height to not blind oncoming drivers, but allow the maximum distance for light exposure?
Rookie
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: AB, CAN
Ah! this is true if you have LED headlights. I have been looking high and low and everywhere.
For Xenons, its trickier than this. there is a hole (circled in the picture below). very little access to it.
I will upload the picture of my location if anyone is interested in seeing in the flesh.
For Xenons, its trickier than this. there is a hole (circled in the picture below). very little access to it.
I will upload the picture of my location if anyone is interested in seeing in the flesh.
Driver
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
From: CA
Didn't know Xenons needed to be adjusted too?
Just so my questions doesn't get overlooked:
1. Is the general census to use a phillips, flat head, or a hex wrench to adjust the headlight height?
2. Are the bottle cap like teeth strong enough or will the prongs bend under the torque of a screwdriver?
3. Does it matter if you turn the yellow nut or if you turn via the bottle cap nuts?
Thanks again all!
Just so my questions doesn't get overlooked:
1. Is the general census to use a phillips, flat head, or a hex wrench to adjust the headlight height?
2. Are the bottle cap like teeth strong enough or will the prongs bend under the torque of a screwdriver?
3. Does it matter if you turn the yellow nut or if you turn via the bottle cap nuts?
Thanks again all!
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 235
Likes: 1
From: FL
Didn't know Xenons needed to be adjusted too?
Just so my questions doesn't get overlooked:
1. Is the general census to use a phillips, flat head, or a hex wrench to adjust the headlight height?
2. Are the bottle cap like teeth strong enough or will the prongs bend under the torque of a screwdriver?
3. Does it matter if you turn the yellow nut or if you turn via the bottle cap nuts?
Thanks again all!
Just so my questions doesn't get overlooked:
1. Is the general census to use a phillips, flat head, or a hex wrench to adjust the headlight height?
2. Are the bottle cap like teeth strong enough or will the prongs bend under the torque of a screwdriver?
3. Does it matter if you turn the yellow nut or if you turn via the bottle cap nuts?
Thanks again all!