Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 408

8L - 6 LAMPS
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LAMP ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION . . . . . 6
VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLAMP
ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
Headlamps can be aligned using the screen method
provided in this section. Alignment Tool C-4466-A or
equivalent can also be used. Refer to instructions
provided with the tool for proper procedures.
LAMP ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION
(1) Position vehicle on a level surface perpendicu-
lar to a flat wall 7.62 meters (25 ft) away from front
of headlamp lens (Fig. 1).
(2) If necessary, tape a line on the floor 7.62
meters (25 ft) away from and parallel to the wall.
(3) Up 1.27 meters (5 feet) from the floor, tape a
line on the wall at the centerline of the vehicle. Sight
along the centerline of the vehicle (from rear of vehi-
cle forward) to verify accuracy of the line placement.
(4) Rock vehicle side-to-side three times to allow
suspension to stabilize.
(5) Jounce front suspension three times by pushing
downward on front bumper and releasing.
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FOG LAMP ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SPECIAL TOOLS
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
(6) Measure the distance from the center of head-
lamp lens to the floor. Transfer measurement to the
alignment screen (with tape). Use this line for
up/down adjustment reference.
(7) Measure distance from the centerline of the
vehicle to the center of each headlamp being aligned.
Transfer measurements to screen (with tape) to each
side of vehicle centerline. Use these lines for left/
right adjustment reference.
VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLAMP
ALIGNMENT
(1) Verify headlamp dimmer switch and high beam
indicator operation.
(2) Correct defective components that could hinder
proper headlamp alignment.
(3) Verify proper tire inflation.
(4) Clean headlamp lenses.
(5) Verify that luggage area is not heavily loaded.
(6) Fuel tank should be FULL. Add 2.94 kg (6.5
lbs.) of weight over the fuel tank for each estimated
gallon of missing fuel.
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