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Can not get the headlamps adjusted properly.

The adjusting screw has been tightened as much as possible and the lights still shine upwards. Do I have to remove the entire light assembly to readjust the headlamps?

  • jimmy_jon672 Feb 07, 2009

    Thanks. Will take a look. JJ

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It is very possible because there is springs on the back of some assemblies and it is very possible the spring is off
I always adjust my headlights at night while facing the side of a building or a glass window that way you know you have them both the same but if you do it in the day time all you need is a small lever to get them both the same

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