Mercedes-Benz E 300 1996 Emergency Operation - Manual (Page 31)

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Adjusting Headlamp
Correct headlamp adjustment is
extremely important. To check and
readjust a headlamp, follow steps 1
through 7. Please note:
• Low beam adjustments
simultaneously aim the high beam.
• Vehicle should have a normal trunk
load.
• Vertical aim adjustments change
horizontal aim.
1. Park vehicle on level surface approx.
6 inches (152 mm) from a vertical
test screen or wall. The centerline of
the vehicle must be at a 90° angle to
the test screen.
2. Using a "T" square and a carpenter's
level, align and mark a vertical
centerline (8) on the test screen using
the outer reference point (low beam)
as found on each headlamp lens.
As a check, the distance between
centerlines should be 49 1 /
4
inches
(1250 mm).
3. Move vehicle on the level
surface 25 feet (7.6 m) straight
back from the wall.
4. Open hood.
5. Vertical headlamp aim
(low beams on):
Turn adjusting screw (2) (coun-
terclockwise to adjust headlamp
downward, clockwise upward) until
bubble in the level (8) is centered
on the "O" mark.
Graduations: 0.18° pitch.