Headlight adjustment How do you adjust the headlights on a 96 Suzuki Sidekick 4-door sport. Owner's manual only shows how to adjust the X-90 model. Thanks, Ron

same as non sport i guess... its not a sport, the sport came out in 1996 with wide frame, and J18 engines. in 1996 to 1998
later became Grand vitra's with V6s.
i see some dealer put sports tags on some non sports suzuki's
seriously bad idea that.
it be same as the free FSM book shows. posted over 100 times.
this book is the GM version of the G16 engine based car. same....
http://www.acksfaq.com/trackerfsm.htm
chapter V1, 8B.

total assembly not just the bulb is on page.
8B page 8
6 steps there "remove and disconnect"
and chapter 10-5 for grill off. same link. page3.

cheers !

is this sport the J18 . 1.8L sport?
?
the 95 and 98 are here.
96 is hard to find, as is the extremely rear J18 sports. very hard.

http://www.fixkick.com/index9.html

this is in the FSM
and here.
read page 8B9
here
see 8b? see that chapter then page 9, its all there.
http://www.acksfaq.com/trackerfsm.htm

1.8L sport. USA ?
1: gain access to the rear of HL.
2: twist the European style, HL , lamp holder, and it unlocks
3: replace lamp.
if you want to replace the the HEAD LIGHT SHELL that is different.
remove grill, remove shell, replace shell, align lamps.
its all here
http://www.scantool.net/software/alldata-diy-1-month-subscription.html

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How to Adjust a Mercedes' Headlights

In the U.S. the type, adjustments, and illumination factors of all automobile lighting devices are regulated by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. The headlights must function and be adjusted correctly. Your high beams must disperse their beams straight forward and low beams down and to the right while safely providing illumination without too much or too little glare. It is wise to check the headlight adjustment on your Mercedes at least every year. Doing it yourself will save you time and money. It will also make driving safer for you and others you may meet on the road at night. All it takes is time, some basic tools and a little patience.
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• ratchet set
• 1/4-inch screwdriver, at least 8 inches long
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1. • 1 Open the hood and prop it up.
     
   • 2 Remove components if necessary to allow access to the left/right and up/down adjustment knobs. They are on top of the rear side of the headlight. The upper knob adjusts the beam to the left and right. The lower knob controls up/down adjustments.
     
   • 3 Park with the passenger side of the car parallel to a solid fence or wall and about four feet from it. When there is dim light or darkness, turn on the lights and use your screwdriver to adjust the up/down knob on the passenger-side headlight until the light beam is parallel to the ground (you can see the beam of light against the surface of the wall).
     
   • 4 Turn the car so that it faces the wall approximately one car length away. Adjust the up/down knob on the driver-side headlight until it is at the same level as the passenger side headlight. Then adjust both sides until the small groove on top of the beam cutoff is directly in front of the light.
     
   • 5 Reinstall any components that you removed. Close the hood.
     

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• This is method is generic for Mercedes models. Some may differ, as there are many models out there.
  

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1984–88 Vehicles

1. Open the hood, then turn the headlights on.
2. Detach the headlight motor wire on the outer side of the headlight.
3. Turn the headlights off (the disconnected light should stay open).
4. Unfasten the 4 screws at the bezel. There are 2 at the front and 2 at the sides. Fig. 1: With the hood in the raised position, unfasten the Torx® screws from the outer side of the headlight bezel/trim piece
   Fig. 2: You must then remove the screws from the inner side of the bezel/trim piece
   
   
5. Remove the bezel. Fig. 3: Remove the first of the top bezel/retaining ring screws . . .
   Fig. 4: . . . then remove the remaining Torx® screw
   Fig. 5: Lift the bezel/trim piece away from the headlight assembly
   
   
6. Remove the retaining spring by carefully using a hooked end tool, such as a cotter pin removal tool to move it to the side.
7. Remove the headlight from the aiming pins by rotating the headlight toward the center of the car.
8. Unfasten the 4 retaining ring screws, then remove the ring. Fig. 6: With the hood closed, you can see the 4 headlight retaining ring screws (1) and 2 aiming screws (2)
   Fig. 7: Remove ONLY the 4 retaining ring screws, do NOT touch the aiming screws
   
   
9. Remove the headlight pump from the mounting bracket, unplugging the socket as you pull it away. Fig. 8: Remove the headlight away from the mounting bracket, unplugging the socket as you pull it away
   To install:
   
10. Install the headlight bulb, making sure it is plugged in properly.
11. Position the retaining ring and secure with the 4 screws.
12. Position the headlight into the aiming pins. Move the retaining spring back into place.
13. Install the bezel and secure with the retainers.
14. Turn the headlights on, then connect the headlight motor wire.
15. Turn the headlights off. Both should lower.
16. Close the hood. Check the aim of the headlights, and adjust if necessary.

1989–96 Vehicles

1. Open the hood.
2. Open the headlight door halfway. This can be done either by turning the headlight switch on, then back to the parking lamp on position, or by the manual headlamp control knob (which is located on the inboard side of the headlight door). NOTE: Before removing the screws from the side of the headlight bezel, place your hand under the bezel to support and prevent damage to it.
   
3. Remove the screws from the front of the headlight bezel. NOTE: Before removing the screws from the side of the headlight bezel, place your hand under the bezel to support and prevent damage to it.
   
4. Remove the Phillips head screws from each side of the headlight bezel.
5. Remove the bezel by pulling it straight out from the engine side of the hood. Fig. 9: View of the headlight bezel mounting
   
   
6. Unfasten the screws from the headlight retaining ring.
7. Remove the headlamp from the assembly, unplugging the electrical connector as you are pulling it away. Fig. 10: Exploded view of the headlight assembly
   Fig. 11: Location of the headlight mounting and aiming screws
   To install:
   
8. Attach the headlight electrical connector.
9. Position the retaining ring and install the screws securing the ring to the headlight.
10. Position the bezel in place on the headlight assembly.
11. Install the screws on each side of the bezel and tighten to 51 inch lbs. (5.8 Nm).
12. Install the screws on the front of the bezel and tighten to 17 inch lbs. (1.9 Nm).
13. Cycle the headlamps, then close the hood. Check the headlight aim, and adjust if necessary.

it could problem with main connector of headlight or combi switch, pls clean it and re fix it.

The adjustment screws/nuts should be located either on the top of the headlamp assembly, behind the headlamp assembly, or near the frame rail by the radiator support.

You will have vertical adjustment screws for each independent beam (separate highs and separate lows, but will be same screw if highs and lows are the same bulb). You may also have additional horizontal adjustment screws as well

Park your car on a level ground 30 feet from a wall and measure the height from the ground to the bulb and mark on a wall (do this for highs beams and low beams if the bulbs are separate, if highs and lows are the same bulb, only do it for the lows)

For Low Beams: If the headlights read VOR, then aim the brightest part or cutoff part just below the mark on the wall. If it says VOL or nothing, aim them 2 inches below the mark on the wall.

For High Beams (if separate from low beams): Aim the headlight directly at the line you marked on the wall.

96 f150 procedure

Headlamp Assembly Removal

1. Remove radiator air deflector from radiator support.
   

1. Remove two screws and two nuts retaining headlamp door (13064).
   

1. Pull headlamp door from vehicle. Remove three bulbs and sockets.
   

1. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring (12A581) from headlamp bulb (13007).
   

1. Remove two retainers attaching upper two attachments of headlamp (13008).
   

1. Turn horizontal headlamp adjusting screw (13032) completely out of the adjusting nut.
   

1. Pull headlamp from vehicle.
   

Here's the link and I'm sure you will get the solution of your problem
SUZUKI SAMURAI SIDEKICK GEO TRACKER SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL 1986 1987 1988...