Headlamp: Adjustments
HEADLAMPAiming Adjustment
For details, refer to the regulations in your area.
NOTE: If the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check headlamp aiming.
HEADLAMP AIMING
NOTE:
- Before performing headlamp aiming adjustment, check the following:
- Confirm which type of headlamp is in vehicle.
- Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
- Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
- Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level and fuel tank full.
- Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
Headlamp Aiming
- Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
- For horizontal headlamp aiming, adjust headlamp until beam pattern is at horizontal center point.
- For vertical headlamp aiming, adjust headlamp until beam pattern is positioned per specified dimensions.
Description Halogen Headlamp Xenon Headlamp
Vertical aiming cutoff point (E) 53.2 mm (2.094 in.) 60 mm (2.362 in.)
Minimum acceptable vertical aiming point (K) 39.9 mm (1.571 in.) 53.2 mm (2.094 in.)
Maximum acceptable vertical aiming point (J) 66.5 mm (1.571 in.) 66.5 mm (1.571 in.)