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Headlamp: Adjustments

HEADLIGHT AIMING WITH SCREEN

NOTE:
- Unless otherwise obligated by local regulations, adjust headlight aiming according to following procedure.
- After replacing headlight, be sure to perform its aiming.




Before adjustment, make sure the following.
a. Place vehicle on a flat surface in front of blank wall as below ahead of headlight surface.

Clearance "a": 10 m (32.8 ft)

b. Adjust air pressure of all tires to a specified value respectively.
c. Bounce vehicle body up and down by hand to stabilize suspension.
d. Carry out one driver aboard.

Driver's weight: 68 kg (150 lb)

Adjustment
1. Check to see if hot spot (high intensity zone) of each main (low) beam axis falls as illustrated.

Clearance "H": Approx. 70 mm (2.75 in.)

2. If headlight aiming is not set properly, align it to specification by adjusting aiming gear.
3. If horizontal aiming is not set properly, check headlight installation or body bending.