Tools - Mechanically Aiming Aerodynamic Headlights
85VW2Applies To
ALL
With Aerodynamic Headlights
Group
94
Subject
Aerodynamic Head
Part Identifier
Key Points
Adaptor usage for mechanically aiming aerodynamic headlights
B
Number
85-01
November 27, 1985
Aiming requirements
Before checking headlight aim
- place vehicle on flat surface
Note
It is not necessary that the surface be exactly level.
- remove any large accumulations of mud or ice from wheel wells, fender undersides, bumpers etc.
- check tire pressures, correct if necessary
- verify that vehicle has no loading other than driver
- rock vehicle to equalize suspension
- clean headlight lenses and aiming pads
- check for bulb burnout, broken aiming pads and proper beam switching. Correct if necessary
FIGURE 1 - AIMING PAD LOCATIONS:
Setting up universal adaptor
- locate aim settings on face of headlight lens
Note
The settings will be designated by the letters V and H, each followed by a number. Aiming pad nomenclature places the V number at the top aiming pad.. This is the vertical setting. The H number is the outside aiming pad and is the horizontal setting. The inside aiming pad is always set to ZERO. See Fig. 1 for layout.
Note
Illustration shows Driver's side
FIGURE 2 - PLACING THE ADAPTOR ASSEMBLY ON THE AIMING PADS:
- move adjustable rods of adaptor to correspond to settings found on headlight
- attach aiming device to adaptor
- mount assembly to headlight lens. See Fig. 2.
FIGURE 3 - AUXILIARY VIEW SHOWING DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ADAPTOR PLACEMENT:
- check headlight aim using mechanical aiming procedure provided by equipment manufacturer
- correct if necessary