Adjustment '96-98 Models - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Adjustment ('96 - 98 models)
Before adjusting the headlights:
• Park the vehicle on level ground.
• Make sure the fuel tank is full.
• The driver or someone who weighs the same should
sit in the driver's seat.
• Load the trunk with the items you usually carry.
• Push down on the front and rear bumpers several
times to make sure the vehicle is sitting normally.
CAUTION: Halogen headlights become very hot in use;
do not touch them or the attaching hardware immedi-
ately after they have been turned off.
1. Open the hood.
2. Check the horizontal adjustment indicator.
The mark on the horizontal indicator gear should be
aligned with the mark on the horizontal indicator.
NOTE: The illustration shows the left side adjuster.
ARROW
MARK
3. Check the vertical adjustment indicator. The bubble
should be centered underneath the longest scribe
mark on the gauge.
4. If either indicator is not aligned with its "O" mark as
described above, an adjustment can be made by
using a Phillips screwdriver.
VERTICAL INDICATOR:
INDICATOR (Bubble)
HORIZONTAL INDICATOR
GEAR
5. Adjust the headlights to local requirements by turn-
ing the adjusters.
6. After headlight replacement, it may be necessary to
readjust the horizontal indicator gear.
• First install the headlight, and adjust its horizontal
and vertical aimings according to local require-
ments.
• Then check that the arrow on the horizontal indi-
cator gear is aligned with the mark on the hori-
zontal indicator.
• If they are not aligned, remove the screw, adjust
the indicator gear, and retighten the screw.
NOTE: As the outer lenses are made of an acryli-
coated, polycarbonated material, do not cover the
headlights when they are turned on.
MARK
ARROW
SCREW
HORIZONTAL
INDICATOR
GEAR