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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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I am currently replacing my header panel, and getting everything primed. Now when i go to install my headlights, is there a specific way to align them? I purchased new ones, so I cannot just put my old ones back in. I looked in the teck articles and on the web, but everything i have found just deals with the install of new headlights, not the alignment of them. Anybody have any ideas?
Old Mar 8, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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The adjustment screws are upper inside and lower outside screws. If the headlights were re-assembled properly, they will have a 5/32" hex on the screw. You can use a 1/4" ratchet with a 5/32" socket. The upper screws can be reached with the hood up, while the lower screws may require you to lay on the ground in front of the car and reach them from the bottom.

To align the headlights, find a level spot with a wall 25-30 feet away. Disconnect the driver light and align up the passenger light so that the light pattern is slightly below of the actual centerline of the headlight. This is to illuminate the right hand side of the road. Reconnect the driver light and disconnect the passenger light. The driver light should be aimed so that the light pattern on the wall is inward about 6" and slightly below the centerline of the headlight. This keeps you from blinding the oncoming cars. Disconnecting and reconnecting the headlights helps to show which headlight is shining in what direction. Reproduction headlights may shine in several directions at the same time, making it very difficult to align them if both lights are on at the same time so if you cover one of the headlights with something like a fender cover over the headlight that isn't being aligned.
This might give you a better idea?


Old Mar 8, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Thanks ALMOST STOCK...! this will work for me...
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