What do you need to know about aiming headlights?
Proper alignment is important when installing new headlights. Each headlight must be securely mounted and properly aimed so the beam pattern “cut off line” complies with all applicable regulations. Follow our step-by-step guidelines for how to aim headlights properly when installing Driving Beams or High Beam Only Headlights.
What do you need to know about high beam headlights?
Each headlight must be securely mounted and properly aimed so the beam pattern “cut off line” complies with all applicable regulations. Follow our step-by-step guidelines for how to aim headlights properly when installing Driving Beams or High Beam Only Headlights.
What’s the proper way to mount a headlight?
Proper alignment is important when installing new headlights. Each headlight must be securely mounted and properly aimed so the beam pattern “cut off line” complies with all applicable regulations.
When do you need to adjust your headlight alignment?
Improper headlight alignment can blind other drivers and make it harder for you to see. You might need to fix your headlight alignment if: Before you drive your vehicle at night, you should make sure the headlights are aimed properly. You can adjust them using this simple process and tools that you already have.
How do I adjust the aim of headlights?
Here’s how to aim headlights properly Check your vehicle owner’s manual for the location of the headlight vertical and horizontal adjusting screws. With the vehicle on level ground, park about six feet away from a wall or garage door and turn on the headlights. Next, mark the vertical center lines of the headlight beams. Back up about 25 feet from the wall.
How do I aim my headlights?
Adjust the headlights one at a time. You can raise or lower the headlamps by turning the screw on the top of each light clockwise and anticlockwise, respectively. Keep turning the screw until the brightest part of the light beam falls directly on or just below the tape line center on the wall.
Where should headlights be aimed?
To check the aim of your headlights, park your car about 10 to 12 feet from a garage door or wall, and turn on the headlights. On low beam, both lights should be aimed straight ahead with the brightest area of both beams no higher the hoodline of your car.
How do you align headlights?
Steps Level your car. Position your car. Turn the headlights on. Make sure the lights are level. Back your car exactly 25 feet (7.6 m) from the wall or garage door. Adjust each headlight separately. Turn the upper screw or bolt to adjust the vertical field. Turn the side screws or bolts to adjust the horizontal field.