HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Halogen Headlight) ADJUSTMENT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT


    1. Prepare the vehicle:


      • Make sure that there is no damage 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.

      • w/ Headlight Leveling:

        Vehicles with manually adjustable headlights should be adjusted to "0".

  2. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING

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    *a 25 or 3 m

    1. except China and Indonesia:

      Prepare the vehicle.


      • 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 center) and wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If unavailable, secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft.) for the 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

      for China and Indonesia:

      Prepare the vehicle.


      • 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 center) and wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If unavailable, secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft.) for the 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

      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. INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING


    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.

      Tech Tips


      • The illustration is for LHD vehicles. RHD vehicles are the opposite of the illustration.

      • 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.

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    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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      • 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.

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    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.

      Tech Tips


      • 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.

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  4. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING


    1. Using a screwdriver, adjust the aim.

      Adjust the aim of each headlight so that it is within the specified range by turning each aiming screw 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


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

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

      • The headlight aim moves right when turning the horizontal aiming screw clockwise, and moves left when turning the horizontal aiming screw counterclockwise.

      • When the horizontal aim is adjusted, the vertical aim also changes. Therefore, perform the vertical aim adjustment again.

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      *A w/o Headlight Leveling *B w/ Headlight Leveling
      *1 Screwdriver *2 Vertical Aiming
      *3 Horizontal Aiming - -