HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY(for Single Beam Headlight) ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. PREPARE VEHICLE FOR HEADLIGHT AIM ADJUSTMENT

   
   

   1. Prepare the vehicle:

      
      

      • Make sure 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.

      • Sit a person of average weight (75 kg, 165 lb) in the driver's seat.

2. PREPARE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING

   
   
   1. 

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      *a	25 m or 3 m

      except China:

      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.

      • 

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        *a	Headlight Center Mark

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

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

      • Position the front wheels straight ahead.

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

        Note

        A distance of 25 m (82 ft.) between the vehicle (center marks of headlight) and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If sufficient space is not available, secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft.) to allow for checking and adjustment of headlight aim. (The size of the target zone will change with the distance, so follow the instructions in the illustration).

   2. 

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      *a	10 m or 3 m

      for China:

      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.

      • 

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        *a	Headlight Center Mark

        Create a 10 m (33 ft.) distance between the vehicle (center marks of headlight) and the wall.

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

      • Position the front wheels straight ahead.

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

        Note

        A distance of 10 m (33 ft.) between the vehicle (center marks of headlight) and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If sufficient space is not available, secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft.) to allow for checking and adjustment of headlight aim. (The size of 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:

      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.

        

   6. for China:

      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.

        
   7. 

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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 center marks on the screen.

      
      

      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 center marks.

      2. V LH Line, V RH Line (Center mark position of 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 marks of headlight).

3. INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING

   
   

   1. Cover the headlight on the opposite side to prevent light from the headlight that is not being inspected from affecting the 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.

      Tech Tips

      When checking the aim of the high beam, cover the low beam.

   2. Start the engine.

   3. except China:

      Turn on the headlight and check if the cutoff line matches the preferred cutoff line in the following illustration.

      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.

      • 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 83 mm (3.27 in.) and 375 mm (14.8 in.) below the H line as well as 249 mm (9.80 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 10 mm (0.394 in.) and 45 mm (1.77 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 249 mm (9.80 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.

        

   4. for China:

      Turn on the headlight and check if the cutoff line matches the preferred cutoff line in the following illustration.

      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 137 mm (5.39 in.) and 241 mm (9.49 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 41 mm (1.61 in.) and 73 mm (2.87 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 10 m (32.8 ft.):

        The horizontal line of the preferred low beam cutoff line is 189 mm (7.44 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 57 mm (2.24 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. except China:

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

      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 175 mm (6.88 in.) above and 249 mm (9.80 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 21 mm (0.82 in.) above and 30 mm (1.18 in.) below the H line as well as 60 mm (2.36 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.

        

   6. 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.

      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.) and 141 mm (5.55 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.) and 42 (1.65 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 51 mm (2.0 in.) left and 105 mm (4.13 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 105 mm (4.13 in.) left or right of the V RH line.

        

4. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

   
   
   1. 

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      *a	Horizontal and Vertical Aiming Screw
      *b	Vertical Aiming Screw

      Using a screwdriver, adjust the aim.

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

      Note

      
      

      • At this time, count and record the number of rotations and directions.

      • 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 the headlight aim, check the headlight assembly and headlight unit installation.

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

   2. Turn the vertical aiming screw the same number of rotations and directions recorded when turning horizontal and vertical aiming screw.