Headlight "stop" adjustment?
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Headlight "stop" adjustment?
I've been having a devil of a time getting my headlights aimed properly, and after moving each lamp through the entire range of motion I realized that my pass side light -- the whole assembly -- sits about 1/2 higher (and thus at a slightly different angle) than the driver's side light. If I turn the manual headlight up/down **** a few turns down it brings the pass side light back down to the proper position relative to the driver's side. So is there any way to stop the passenger side light assembly from rising up quite so high? Is there an adjustable "stop" point in the assembly?
Rich
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Headlamp door adjusting instructions
I've been having a devil of a time getting my headlights aimed properly, and after moving each lamp through the entire range of motion I realized that my pass side light -- the whole assembly -- sits about 1/2 higher (and thus at a slightly different angle) than the driver's side light. If I turn the manual headlight up/down **** a few turns down it brings the pass side light back down to the proper position relative to the driver's side. So is there any way to stop the passenger side light assembly from rising up quite so high? Is there an adjustable "stop" point in the assembly?
Rich
Rich
Good Luck
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Headlamp Opening Door Adjustment
Remove the headlamp opening door. .
For horizontal adjustment:
Loosen the headlamp intermediate bracket to headlamp assembly screws (1).
Adjust the position of the headlamp intermediate bracket (3) as required and retighten the retaining screws (1).
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the headlamp intermediate bracket screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
For vertical adjustment: Tighten (to lower) or loosen (to raise) the vertical adjusting screws (2) as needed.
For headlamp opening door stop position adjustment, if necessary: Tighten or loosen the door stop adjustment screw as needed.
Install the headlamp opening door. Refer to Headlamp Opening Door Replacement .
Inspect the fit of the headlamp opening door to the hood, the fender and the front fascia.
If the fit of the headlamp opening door is unsatisfactory, repeat steps 2 through 7.
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Headlamp Opening Door Replacement
Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Remove the headlamp motor/actuator **** cover.
Remove the headlamp opening door rear retaining screws.
Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.
Notice
When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
Apply tape to the area around the headlamp opening to protect the paint.
Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control **** counterclockwise to raise the headlamp.
Remove the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel Replacement .
Remove the headlamp opening door side retaining screws.
Remove the headlamp opening door from the headlamp.
Last edited by bestvettever; May 23, 2008 at 11:47 PM.
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Thanks, bestvettever -- I really appreciate the great reply. Unfortunately, my issue is that the whole headlight assembly (brackets, lamp itself, and cover) come up too high (relative to the other side). When they're down they're both flush with the hood and fender and look fine. But when up the passenger side goes up a bit more than the driver's side. I need to figure out if I can stop the headlamp motor a little sooner.
Rich
Rich
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Bucks County Pa
Headlight adjustment
Thanks, bestvettever -- I really appreciate the great reply. Unfortunately, my issue is that the whole headlight assembly (brackets, lamp itself, and cover) come up too high (relative to the other side). When they're down they're both flush with the hood and fender and look fine. But when up the passenger side goes up a bit more than the driver's side. I need to figure out if I can stop the headlamp motor a little sooner.
Rich
Rich
Tighten or loosen the door stop adjustment screw as needed.
It'l be a screw along the side of the assembly that limits the motion of the bucket.
Edit- Depending where they line up with the front facia, you may want to let the dr side come up a bit more.
Last edited by bestvettever; May 24, 2008 at 05:47 PM.
