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Headlamp Alignment Actuator: Adjustments



Headlamps Beam Alignment - From 03MY

Service Repair No - 86.40.17

Check
1. Ensure vehicle is unladen and tires are set at the correct pressures.
2. Models with SLS: Ensure vehicle is at the standard ride height.
3. Models without SLS: Set headlamp leveling switch to zero.
4. Align beam setting equipment to headlamp.
5. Switch on headlamps. Headlamp setting 1.2% below horizontal and parallel.
6. Align beam setting equipment to second headlamp and repeat the check.

Adjust





1. Using a flat blade screwdriver rotate the headlamp adjusters until correct alignment is achieved
2. Rotate inboard adjuster for vertical alignment.
3. Rotate outboard adjuster for horizontal alignment.
4. Adjust 2nd headlamp as detailed above.
5. Switch off headlamps and remove beam setting equipment.