Headlamp Aiming Procedure: Notes
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- Align the left tires of the vehicle with the reference line extending from the screen with the headlamps aligned with the reference line.
- Remove any snow, ice or mud from the vehicle.
- The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while the headlamp aiming is being done.
- The vehicle should contain cargo or be loaded to represent normal vehicle use.
- Tires should be properly inflated.
- Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.
- Measure from the floor to the center of the lamp bulb on the vehicle. Some lamps have an aim dot marked on the lens.
- At the screen, measure from the floor and place the horizontal tape at the measured distance.
- Measure from the reference line on the floor to the left headlamp bulb centerline.
- At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
- Measure from the reference line on the floor to the right headlamp bulb centerline.
- At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
- Turn the headlamps ON.
- Adjust the headlamps to the specifications required by state and local authorities.