headlight aiming TOYOTA CELICA 1998 Owners Manual

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Checking headlight aims
The headlights have the beam angle
gauges to check:1. Vertical movement
2. Horizontal movement
To obtain correct gauge readings, do
these before you check the headlight
aims.
Make sure the body around the head-
light is not deformed.
Park the vehicle on a level spot.
Fill up the fuel tank.
Bounce the vehicle several times.
A passenger should sit on the driver ’s
seat while checking the headlight aims.
Front
Acceptable range
Buble
Vertical movement gauges: The bubble on
the gauge should be within two marks
from center on both sides.
Mark
Acceptable range
Front
Horizontal movement gauges: The triangle
mark on the gauge should be within one
mark from the ”O” position.
If a gauge reading is not within the ac-
ceptable range, have the aiming adjusted
by your Toyota dealer.
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—Headlights
1. Unplug the connector while depress-ing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Turn the bulb and remove it.3. Install a new bulb and the connector into the mounting hole.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
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