(1) Verify headlamps
are operational in all modes and illuminated in the low beam setting.
(2) Correct defective components that could hinder proper headlamp alignment.
(3) Verify proper tire inflation.
(4) Clean headlamp lenses.
(5) Verify that luggage area is not heavily loaded.
(6) Fuel tank should be FULL. Add 2.94 kg (6.5 lbs.) of weight over the
fuel tank for each estimated gallon of missing fuel.
ALIGNMENT
SCREEN PREPARATION
(1) Position vehicle on a level surface perpendicular to a flat wall 7.62
meters (25 ft.), export vehicles use 10 meters (32.8 ft.), away from front
of headlamp lens (Fig. 2).
(2) If necessary,
tape a line on the floor 7.62 meters (25 ft.), export vehicles use 10
meters (32.8 ft.), away from and parallel to the wall.
(3) Measure from the floor up 1.27 meters (5 ft.) and tape a vertical
line on the wall at the centerline of the vehicle. Sight along the centerline
of the vehicle (from rear of vehicle forward) to verify accuracy of the
line placement.
(4) Rock vehicle side-to-side three times to allow suspension to stabilize.
(5) Jounce front suspension three times by pushing downward on front bumper
and releasing.
(6) Measure the distance from the center of headlamp lens to the floor.
Transfer measurement to the alignment screen (with tape). Use this horizontal
line for up/down adjustment reference.
(7) Place a tape line 130 mm (5.12 in.) below parallel to center of headlamp
line.
(8) Measure distance from the centerline of the vehicle to the center
of each headlamp being aligned. Transfer measurements to screen (with
tape) to each side of vehicle centerline. Use these lines for left/ right
adjustment reference.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
(1) Place headlamps on LOW beam.
(2) Cover front of the headlamp that is not being adjusted.
(3) Turn the upper, outboard (up/down) adjustment screw (Fig. 3)until
the headlamp beam pattern on screen/wall is similar to the pattern depicted
in (Fig. 2)
(4) Rotate the lower, inboard (left/right) adjustment screw (Fig.
3) until the headlamp beam pattern on the aiming screen/wall similar to
the pattern in (Fig. 2).
(5) Cover front of the headlamp that has been adjusted and adjust the
other headlamp beam as instructed above.
