HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Halogen Headlight) ADJUSTMENT


  1. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIM ADJUSTMENT


    1. Prepare the vehicle:


      • Ensure that there is no damage or deformation to the body around the headlights.

      • Fill the fuel tank.

      • Make sure that the oil is filled to the specified level.

      • Make sure that the coolant is filled to the specified level.

      • Inflate the tires to the appropriate pressure.

      • Unload the trunk and vehicle, ensuring that the spare tire, tools and jack are in their original positions.

      • Have a person of average weight (75 kg, 165 lb) sit in the driver seat.

  2. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING


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      *a 25 or 3 m

      Prepare the vehicle (except China and Indonesia):


      • Place the vehicle in a location that is dark enough to clearly observe the cutoff line. The cutoff line is a distinct line, below which light from the headlights can be observed and above which it cannot.

      • Place the vehicle at a 90° angle to the wall.

      • Create a 25 m (82 ft.) distance between the vehicle (headlight bulb center) and the wall.

      • Make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.

      • Bounce the vehicle up and down to settle the suspension.

      Note

      A distance of 25 m (82 ft.) between the vehicle (headlight bulb center) and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If unavailable, secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft.) for check and adjustment. (The target zone will change with the distance so follow the instructions in the illustration.)

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      *a 10 or 3 m

      Prepare the vehicle (for China and Indonesia):


      • Place the vehicle in a location that is dark enough to clearly observe the cutoff line. The cutoff line is a distinct line, below which light from the headlights can be observed and above which it cannot.

      • Place the vehicle at a 90° angle to the wall.

      • Create a 10 m (32.8 ft.) distance between the vehicle (headlight bulb center) and the wall.

      • Make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.

      • Bounce the vehicle up and down to settle the suspension.

      Note

      A distance of 10 m (32.8 ft.) between the vehicle (headlight bulb center) and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If unavailable, secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft.) for check and adjustment. (The target zone will change with the distance so follow the instructions in the illustration.)

    3. Prepare a piece of thick white paper approximately 2 m (6.56 ft.) (height) x 4 m (13.1 ft.) (width) to use as a screen.

    4. Draw a vertical line down the center of the screen (V line).

    5. except China and Indonesia:

      Set the screen as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


      • Stand the screen perpendicular to the ground.

      • Align the V line on the screen with the center of the vehicle.

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    6. for China and Indonesia:

      Set the screen as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


      • Stand the screen perpendicular to the ground.

      • Align the V line on the screen with the center of the vehicle.

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      *a V LH Line
      *b V Line
      *c V RH Line
      *d H Line
      *e Ground

      Draw base lines (H, V LH, and V RH lines) on the screen as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


      • The base lines differ for "low beam inspection" and "high beam inspection".

      • Mark the headlight bulb center marks on the screen. If the center mark cannot be observed on the headlight, use the center of the headlight bulb or the name of the manufacturer marked on the headlight as the center mark.


      1. H Line (Headlight height):

        Draw a horizontal line across the screen so that it passes through the center marks. The H line should be at the same height as the headlight bulb center marks of the low beam headlights.

      2. V LH Line, V RH Line (Center mark position of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) headlights):

        Draw two vertical lines so that they intersect the H line at each center mark (aligned with the center of the low beam headlight bulbs).

  3. HEADLIGHT AIMING INSPECTION


    1. Cover or disconnect the connector of the headlight on the opposite side to prevent light from the headlight not being inspected from affecting headlight aiming inspection.

      Note

      Do not keep the headlight covered for more than 3 minutes. The headlight lens is made of synthetic resin, which may melt or be damaged due to excessive heat.

    2. Start the engine.

    3. With headlight leveling switch:

      Set the headlight leveling switch to 0 (zero).

    4. except China and Indonesia:

      Turn on the headlights and check if the cutoff line for each low beam matches the preferred cutoff line in the illustration.

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      Tech Tips


      • Since the low beam light and the high beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low beam is correct, the high beam should also be correct. However, check both beams just to make sure.

      • If the alignment distance is 25 m (82 ft.):

        The low beam cutoff line should be within 48 mm (1.89 in.) and 698 mm (2.29 ft.) below the H line as well as 248 mm (9.76 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

        The low beam cutoff line should be within 6 mm (0.24 in.) and 84 mm (3.30 in.) below the H line as well as 30 mm (1.18 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 25 m (82 ft.):

        The horizontal line of the preferred low beam cutoff line is 248 mm (9.76 in.) below the H line and point A of the preferred low beam cutoff line is on the V LH or V RH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

        The horizontal line of the preferred low beam cutoff line is 30 mm (1.18 in.) below the H line and point A of the preferred low beam cutoff line is on the V LH or V RH line.

    5. for China:

      Turn on the headlights and check if the cutoff line for each low beam matches the preferred cutoff line in the illustration.

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      Tech Tips


      • Since the low beam light and the high beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low beam is correct, the high beam should also be correct. However, check both beams just to make sure.

      • If the alignment distance is 10 m (32.8 ft.):

        The low beam cutoff line should be within 94 mm (3.70 in.) and 285 mm (11.2 in.) below the H line as well as 99 mm (3.89 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

        The low beam cutoff line should be within 28 mm (1.10 in.) and 85 mm (3.34 in.) below the H line as well as 29 mm (1.14 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 10 m (32.8 ft.):

        The horizontal line of the preferred low beam cutoff line is 188 mm (7.40 in.) below the H line and point A of the preferred low beam cutoff line is on the V LH or V RH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

        The horizontal line of the preferred low beam cutoff line is 56 mm (2.20 in.) below the H line and point A of the preferred low beam cutoff line is on the V LH or V RH line.

    6. for Indonesia:

      Turn on the headlights and check if the cutoff line for each low beam matches the preferred cutoff line in the illustration.

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      Tech Tips


      • Since the low beam light and the high beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low beam is correct, the high beam should also be correct. However, check both beams just to make sure.

      • If the alignment distance is 10 m (32.8 ft.):

        The low beam cutoff line should be within 19 mm (0.74 in.) and 150 mm (5.90 in.) below the H line as well as 66 mm (2.59 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

        The low beam cutoff line should be within 6 mm (0.23 in.) and 45 mm (1.77 in.) below the H line as well as 19 mm (0.74 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 10 m (32.8 ft.):

        The horizontal line of the preferred low beam cutoff line is 99 mm (3.89 in.) below the H line and point A of the preferred low beam cutoff line is on the V LH or V RH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

        The horizontal line of the preferred low beam cutoff line is 29 mm (1.14 in.) below the H line and point A of the preferred low beam cutoff line is on the V LH or V RH line.

    7. except China and Indonesia:

      Turn on the high beams and check if the center of intensity for each high beam matches the center of intensity in the illustration.

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      Tech Tips


      • Since the low beam light and the high beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low beam is correct, the high beam should also be correct. However, check both beams just to make sure.

      • If the alignment distance is 25 m (82 ft.):

        The high beam center of intensity should be within 174 mm (6.85 in.) above and 248 mm (9.76 in.) below the H line as well as 497 mm (1.63 ft.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

        The high beam center of intensity should be within 20 mm (0.78 in.) above and 29 mm (1.14 in.) below the H line as well as 59 mm (2.32 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.

    8. for China:

      Turn on the high beams and check if the center of intensity for each high beam matches the center of intensity in the illustration.

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      Tech Tips


      • Since the low beam light and the high beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low beam is correct, the high beam should also be correct. However, check both beams just to make sure.

      • If the alignment distance is 10 m (32.8 ft.):

        The high beam center of intensity should be within 47 mm (1.85 in.) below the H line.

      • If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

        The high beam center of intensity should be within 14 mm (0.55 in.) below the H line.

      • If the alignment distance is 10 m (32.8 ft.):

        The high beam center of intensity for the headlight assembly LH should be within 169 mm (6.65 in.) left and 349 mm (1.14 ft.) right of the V LH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

        The high beam center of intensity for the headlight assembly LH should be within 50 mm (1.96 in.) left and 104 mm (4.09 in.) right of the V LH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 10 m (32.8 ft.):

        The high beam center of intensity for the headlight assembly RH should be within 349 mm (1.14 ft.) left or right of the V RH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

        The high beam center of intensity for the headlight assembly RH should be within 104 mm (4.09 in.) left or right of the V RH line.

    9. for Indonesia:

      Turn on the high beams and check if the center of intensity for each high beam matches the center of intensity in the illustration.

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      Tech Tips


      • Since the low beam light and the high beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low beam is correct, the high beam should also be correct. However, check both beams just to make sure.

      • If the alignment distance is 10 m (32.8 ft.):

        The high beam center of intensity should be within 69 mm (2.71 in.) above and 99 mm (3.89 in.) below the H line as well as 198 mm (7.79 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.

      • If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

        The high beam center of intensity should be within 20 mm (0.78 in.) above and 29 mm (1.14 in.) below the H line as well as 59 mm (2.32 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.

  4. HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT

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    *A w/ Leveling Motor
    *B w/o Leveling Motor
    *1 Aiming Screw A
    *2 Aiming Screw B
    *3 Screwdriver

    1. Adjust the aim vertically:

      Adjust the aim of each headlight to the specified range by turning each aiming screw A with a screwdriver.

      Note

      The final turn of the aiming screw should be made in the clockwise direction. If the screw is tightened excessively, loosen it and then retighten it, so that the final turn of the screw is in the clockwise direction.

      Tech Tips


      • Since the low beam light and the high beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low beam is correct, the high beam should also be correct. However, check both beams just to make sure.

      • If it is not possible to correctly adjust headlight aim, check the bulb, headlight unit and headlight unit reflector installation.

      • The headlight aim moves down when turning the aiming screw clockwise, and moves up when turning the aiming screw counterclockwise.

      • Confirm the direction of rotation of the aiming screw by observing it while it is being adjusted. Due to the position of the screwdriver, the direction of rotation of the adjusting screw can be different than the direction of rotation of the screwdriver being used to adjust it.

    2. Adjust the aim horizontally:

      Adjust the aim of each headlight to the specified range by turning each aiming screw B with a screwdriver.

      Note

      The final turn of the aiming screw should be made in the clockwise direction. If the screw is tightened excessively, loosen it and then retighten it, so that the final turn of the screw is in the clockwise direction.

      Tech Tips


      • Since the low beam light and the high beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low beam is correct, the high beam should also be correct. However, check both beams just to make sure.

      • If it is not possible to correctly adjust headlight aim, check the bulb, headlight unit and headlight unit reflector installation.

      • Confirm the direction of rotation of the aiming screw by observing it while it is being adjusted. Due to the position of the screwdriver, the direction of rotation of the adjusting screw can be different than the direction of rotation of the screwdriver being used to adjust it.