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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 10:21 PM
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Headlight Adjustment

After i lowered my car, i noticed that the headlights are pointing to the ground and dont illuminate the road as much....Does anyone know how to realign them?? besides going to the dealer?

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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 05:56 AM
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Each headlight is easily adjustable with a large head Phillips screwdriver on the inside edge of the light housing.
It looks like the jagged edge of a “crown” and the screwdriver catches the teeth on the side.
Sorry, I don’t have a picture handy.
If you can’t find it remind me to scan the page from the HELM manual for you.

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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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Originally posted by Shawn S
Each headlight is easily adjustable with a large head Phillips screwdriver on the inside edge of the light housing.
It looks like the jagged edge of a “crown” and the screwdriver catches the teeth on the side.
Sorry, I don’t have a picture handy.
If you can’t find it remind me to scan the page from the HELM manual for you.

Shawn S
Does the helm manual tell u how to take everything apart, including installing springs?? can u buy it at the dealer? is it the same as the service manual?
Old Dec 17, 2002 | 01:52 PM
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heres the pics of the crown gear...




Old Dec 17, 2002 | 01:53 PM
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the helms manual is the service manual and yes it tells you how to strip the car. heh

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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 02:03 PM
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Yes.....What Soopa said.

Here's a direct link to what you want:
http://www.helminc.com/helm/product2...VF3M5EGVPW478E

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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 02:06 PM
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wow, thanks shawn, did u just take those pictures?
Old Dec 17, 2002 | 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by Shawn S
Yes.....What Soopa said.

Here's a direct link to what you want:
http://www.helminc.com/helm/product2...VF3M5EGVPW478E

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if u read the manual, is it easy to take part of the car apart? does it give step by step detailed instructions?
Old Dec 17, 2002 | 02:17 PM
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Originally posted by mr. big
wow, thanks shawn, did u just take those pictures?
Not my post.....Thank Soopa.
Old Dec 17, 2002 | 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by mr. big
if u read the manual, is it easy to take part of the car apart? does it give step by step detailed instructions?
Well, it IS step-by-step, but some basic mechanical knowledge is required.
They basically show you exploded views of the components and where all the fasteners are.
It doesn’t show EACH step of the disassembly.

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