headlight aiming SUBARU LEGACY 1995 Service Repair Manual

4. Datum Points and Dimensions
Concerning On-Board Aiming
Adjustment
If headlight aiming is misaligned due to damaged body
panel, repair headlight mating surface using body and
headlight datum points as a guide.
NOTE:
It is recommended to conduct On-Board Aiming Adjust-
ment with headlights turned off.
If turned on during the adjustment, the duration should be
within two minutes.
B5M0364
Unit: mm (in)
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4. Datum Points and Dimensions Concerning On-Board Aiming Adjustment

B6M0048
B: INSPECTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH (ON-CAR)
1) Remove instrument panel lower cover.
2) Remove lower column cover.
3) Unfasten holddown clip which secures harness, and
disconnect connector of ignition switch from body harness.
4) Turn ignition key to each position and check continuity
between terminals of ignition switch connector.
Terminal
Positiona-1 a-2 a-5 a-4
LOCK
ACC
ON
START
B6M0335A
4. Headlight
A: ADJUSTMENT
1. HEADLIGHT AIMING
1) Adjust the headlight aiming by turning the adjusting
screws.
CAUTION:
Before checking the headlight aiming, be sure of the
following:

Turn off the light before adjusting headlight aiming.
If the light is necessary to check aiming, do not turn on
for more than two minutes.

The area around the headlight has not sustained any
accident, damage or other type of deformation.

Vehicle is parked on level ground.

The inflation pressure of tires is correct.

Vehicle’s gas tank is fully charged.

Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the
suspension.

Make certain that someone is seated in the driver’s
seat.
NOTE:
Adjust vertical aim first, then horizontal aim.
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3. Ignition Switch - 4. Headlight

B6M0048
B: INSPECTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH (ON-CAR)
1) Remove instrument panel lower cover.
2) Remove lower column cover.
3) Unfasten holddown clip which secures harness, and
disconnect connector of ignition switch from body harness.
4) Turn ignition key to each position and check continuity
between terminals of ignition switch connector.
Terminal
Positiona-1 a-2 a-5 a-4
LOCK
ACC
ON
START
B6M0335A
4. Headlight
A: ADJUSTMENT
1. HEADLIGHT AIMING
1) Adjust the headlight aiming by turning the adjusting
screws.
CAUTION:
Before checking the headlight aiming, be sure of the
following:

Turn off the light before adjusting headlight aiming.
If the light is necessary to check aiming, do not turn on
for more than two minutes.

The area around the headlight has not sustained any
accident, damage or other type of deformation.

Vehicle is parked on level ground.

The inflation pressure of tires is correct.

Vehicle’s gas tank is fully charged.

Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the
suspension.

Make certain that someone is seated in the driver’s
seat.
NOTE:
Adjust vertical aim first, then horizontal aim.
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6-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
3. Ignition Switch - 4. Headlight