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Headlamp Aiming Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
    2. Fig 1: Measuring Distance Between Headlamps Face & Aiming Screen
    GM418400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Measure from the floor to the center of the headlamp bulb.
  3. At the screen, measure from the floor and place horizontal tape at the measured distance.
  4. Measure from the reference line on the floor to the left headlamp bulb centerline.
  5. At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
  6. Measure from the reference on the floor to the right headlamp bulb centerline.
  7. At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
    8. Fig 2: Right Side Low Beam Proper Screen Positioning
    GM476831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT cover the headlamp, this may cause excessive heat buildup.
  8. Turn on the low beam headlamps and block the light from projecting onto the screen from the passenger side headlamp.
    9. Fig 3: View of Horizontal Aiming Hold Cap, Vertical Headlamp Adjusting Screw & Screwdriver
    GM1375516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. In order to adjust the horizontal aim, remove the horizontal aiming hold cap (2) and insert the screwdriver (3) and turn the horizontal headlamp adjusting screw (4).
  10. In order to adjust the vertical aim, remove the horizontal aiming hold cap (1) and insert the screwdriver (3) and turn the vertical headlamp adjusting screw (4).
  11. Repeat the aiming procedure for the passenger side headlamp while blocking the light from projecting onto the screen from the driver side headlamp.
  12. Turn the headlamps OFF.
  13. Close the hood
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