Halogen Headlamps, Adjusting

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NOTE:

Adjusting the headlamps is invoiced separately.

NOTE:

Make sure, if present, both headlamps work identically when operating the manual headlamp range control.

WARNING:

On hybrid vehicles visually inspect the hybrid components in the work area. Refer to HYBRID COMPONENTS, VISUALLY INSPECTING FOR DAMAGE OF THE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS AND WIRES .

Contact to the responsible high-voltage technician is something needs clarification.

-- Adjust the corresponding angle dimension on the headlamp adjusting unit. Refer to HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT, CHECKING (SAE) for SAE headlamps.

Left Headlamp, Adjusting:

Adjusting screws for the right headlamp are a mirror image.

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Adjusting screw (inner hex socket) for height adjustment of low beam cut-off line -1-.
Adjusting screw (inner hex socket) for lateral adjustment of low beam cut-off line -2- (sealed on NAR vehicles)

-- First turn adjustment screw -1- to adjust height of cut-off line.

-- Then the lateral adjustment must be checked and, if necessary, correct using the adjusting screw -2-.