Lighting Systems: Other Suzuki Vitara I

HEADLIGHT AIMING WITH SCREEN

Note. Unless otherwise obligated by local regulations, adjust headlight aiming according to the following procedure. After replacing headlight, be sure to perform its aiming.

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1. Before adjustment, make sure the following. Place vehicle on a flat surface in front of blank wall as below ahead of headlight surface. Clearance "a" between screen and head light: 10 m (32.8 ft) Adjust air pressure of all tires to a specified value respectively. Bounce vehicle body up and down by hand to stabilize suspension. Carry out one driver aboard. Driver's weight: 68 kg (150 lb)
2. Check to see if hot spot (high intensity zone) of each main (low) beam axis falls as illustrated. Clearance "H": Approximately 100 mm (3.94 in.)
3. If headlight aiming is not set properly, align it to specification by adjusting aiming gear.
4. If horizontal aiming is not set properly, check headlight installation or body bending.

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1. Disconnect negative cable (-) at battery.
2. Remove front grille.
3. Disconnect harness and couplers from headlight assembly.
4. Remove three bolts and pull headlight assembly off vehicle.