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8-66
HEADLAMPS
63x624A
Fig. 5-Headlamp
Adjustment Points
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Horizont
01
Adjustment
at
2-RIGHT,
sight through the aimer viewing port.
(1) With the pointer of RIGHT-LEFT scale still
set
NOTE: Make sure that the line of sight is perpen-
dicular from the eye to the viewing port of the aim-
er and that the target image is centered in the
viewing port of the aimer.
(2) While sighting through the viewing port of
the
aimer, turn the horizontal adjusting screw on the
headlamp until the split target image line merges into
one unbroken line. To remove backlash, be sure to
make a final adjustment by turning headlamp hori-
zontal adjusting screw in a clockwise direction, Fig.
5.
(3) Make the horizontal adjustment on the other
side of the vehicle in the same manner.
Vertical Adjustment
(1) Turn
the vertical adjusting screw on the head-
lamp in a counterclockwise direction to bring the
bubble of the spirit level on the aimer to the vehicle
side of center. Use care to avoid disturbing the in-
stalled position of the aimers. Then turn the screw
clockwise until the bubble is centered for correct aim
and elimination of backlash.
(2)
Make the vertical adjustment on the other side
of the vehicle in the same manner.
(3)
Inspect the target alignment on each side and
readjust the horizontal aim, if necessary.
Proceed to adjust the bottom units on models AP-1
and
AP-2
by repeating the outlined procedure. Install
the headlamp trim panels.
NOTE:
Remove the aimers by releasing the spring
lock at the rear (bottom) of the aimer and pushing
the release lever forward. Do not attempt to
r e
move the aimers by pulling them away from the
headlamp Iens-slide the suction cup downward
and away from the lens.
HEADLAMP SEALED BEAM
REPLACEMENT (ALL MODELS)
The lens, filament and reflector are sealed into one
unit which can be removed as follows:
(1) Remove
the screws from the headlamp panel
and remove the panel.
(2) Remove the screws from the interior retaining
ring, and remove the ring.
Do
not disturb the head-
lamp aimer screws.
(3)
Pull out the sealed beam unit and unplug
the
connector, pulling
it
straight
off.
(4)
Install a new sealed beam unit.
(5)
Install the unit retaining ring and headlamp
(6)
Aim the headlamp.
panel.
VISUAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
(Without Aimers) Single
Beam
Place the vehicle on a known level floor
25
feet
from the aiming screen or light colored wall.
Four lines are required on the screen or wall: (See
Fig. 6).
(a) A horizontal line at the level of the centers of
the headlamps, line number 3.
(b) A center vertical line which must be lined up
with the center of the hood, line number
5.
(c)
A vertical line on the left of the screen or wall
in line with the center line of the left headlamp, line
number
4.
(d)
A vertical line on the right of the screen or
wall in line with the center line of the right head-
lamp, line number
6.
Remove the headlamp door. Adjust the top adjust-
ing screw for vertical adjustment, adjust the side
screw for horizontal adjustment. (See Fig.
5).
Refer to Figure
6
and adjust the headlamp as fol-
lows:
(1)
Lower beam pattern of the right headlamp.
Fig. 6-Single
Beam Adjustment Pattern
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