Mitsubishi Eclipse Workshop Manual page 653

LIGHTING SYSTEM -
Service
Adjustment
Procedures
54-19
SERVICE
ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURES
.GGAZ
HEADI.AMP AIMING
(Using a
Beamsetting Equipment)
1.
The headlamps should be aimed with the
proper
beam-
setting equipment, and in accordance with the equipment
manuf acture's
i
nstructions.
NOTE
lf
there are any regulations pertinent to
the aiming
of
headlamps
in the
area where
the vehicle is
to
be
used,
adjust so as
to
meet those requirements.
2.
Alternately
turn the adjusting
screw
to
adlust the headlamp
aiming. (Refer to
P.54-20.)
(Using
a Screen)
1.
Measure
the
centre
of the
headlamp as shown
in
the
illustration.
2.
Inflate the tyres to the specified pressures and remove the
load from the vehicle (except a
driver).
3.
Set
the distance
between
the
screen and the centre of the
headlamps as shown in the illustration.
4.
With the engine running at 2,000
r/min.
aim
the
head-
lamps.
5.
Check
if
the
beam shining onto the
screen
is at
the
standard value.
Standard value:
(For
lower
beam adiustment>
(Vertical direction)
6O
mm (2.36 in.l bdow
horizontal (Hl
(Horizontal directioni
Position where
the
15o sloping section intersests
the vertical line
(V)
Caution
When making
the aiming
adiustment, be sure
to
maCr
those lamps which are not
being adiusted.
When
it
is difficult,
because
of
outside
light to
dis-
tinguish
the
laght,/dark
dMding line, use
a
curtdn,
screon
or
similar material
to
reduce
the effectr
of
üro
outeide light.
Screen
"<";
Horizontal
line
Distance
of
vertical
direction
High
intensity
zone
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@
Mitsubishi Motorc
Gorporation
Apr.
1991
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