How are headlights supposed to be aimed?
You should expect the light pattern to be higher on the right side (passenger side) to illuminate road signs and lower on the driver’s side to prevent blinding other drivers. This should give you a good idea of whether the beams on both sides are aimed correctly.
How do you adjust Amarok headlights?
Adjust the height of the low beam and high beam on my Volkswagen Amarok. So once the mark hung on the wall open the hood of your Volkswagen Amarok to adjust the headlights. Locate the screw near the optic and adjust by turning right to left to adjust the height.
How do you adjust the headlight on a Jetta?
Turn the vertical adjustment screw on the top of the headlight housing until the center of the headlight beam is positioned at the bottom of the garage door where the door meets the ground. Turning the adjustment screw counter-clockwise will adjust the headlight up while turning it clockwise will adjust it downwards.
How do you adjust the angle of headlights?
To adjust the horizontal angle of your headlights, locate the top adjusting screws. When you turn the screw counterclockwise it will lower the beam; turning clockwise will raise the beam. You will want the headlight to light up about 2 to 5 inches below the horizontal line.
Where is the vertical adjustment screw on a Jetta?
The vertical adjustment screw is on the top of the headlight housing. The horizontal or lateral adjustment screw is on the inside edge of the headlight housing. Park the Jetta so that it faces a closed garage door, 25 feet away. Turn on the headlights and open the hood.
How do you adjust the lights on a Volkswagen?
Park with the front end of the car facing the wall as close as possible. Use masking tape to mark off a horizontal and vertical line about where the middle of the lights are shining on the wall. Back the car up at least 10 feet. Open up the hood and locate the adjusting screws.