FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Pre-Aiming Instructions

Headlight Aiming:





1. Test dimmer switch operation.
2. Observe operation of high beam light mounted in instrument cluster.
3. Inspect for badly rusted or faulty headlight assemblies. These conditions must be corrected before a satisfactory adjustment can be made.
4. Place vehicle on a level floor.
5. Bounce front suspension through three (3) oscillations by applying body weight to hood or bumper.
6. Inspect tire inflation.
7. Rock vehicle sideways to allow vehicle to assume its normal position.
8. If fuel tank is not full, place a weight in trunk of vehicle to simulate weight of a full tank [3 kg (6.5 Lbs.) per gallon].
9. There should be no other load in the vehicle other than driver or substituted weight of approximately (70 kg (150 Lbs.) placed in driver's position.
10. Thoroughly clean headlight lenses.