Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 741
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HEADLAMP
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
HEADLAMP
Aiming Adjustment
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PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
NOTE:
• For details, refer to the regulations in your area.
• Perform aiming adjustment if the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the front combination lamp
assembly has been replaced.
Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.
• Adjust the tire pressure to specification.
• Position vehicle and screen on level surface.
• Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
• Ensure engine coolant and engine oil are filled to correct levels and fuel tank is full.
• Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
• Wipe off dirt on the headlamp.
CAUTION:
Never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.).
Aiming Adjustment procedure
1. Position the screen.
NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle facing the screen.
• Place the screen on a plain road vertically.
2. Face the screen with the vehicle. Maintain 7.62 m (25 ft) between the headlamp bulb center and the
screen.
3. Start the engine. Turn the headlamp (LO) ON.
CAUTION:
Never cover the lens surface with tape, etc. The lens is made of resin.
NOTE:
• Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
• For horizontal aiming, adjust headlamp until beam pattern is at horizontal center point.
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