Scribd
Upload
67 views6 pages

Untitled

This document provides instructions for adjusting headlight aim using an adjustment device. It notes that the vehicle should be driven 15 meters before adjustment if lowered on a hoist. The adjustment device must be positioned correctly in front of the vehicle at a 10cm distance and aligned using laser or mirror. The light/dark boundary of the headlight beam must hit the center of the adjustment device lens. The marker line is then set based on the specified adjustment value percentage for the vehicle.

Uploaded by

PaulGdl
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
67 views6 pages

Untitled

This document provides instructions for adjusting headlight aim using an adjustment device. It notes that the vehicle should be driven 15 meters before adjustment if lowered on a hoist. The adjustment device must be positioned correctly in front of the vehicle at a 10cm distance and aligned using laser or mirror. The light/dark boundary of the headlight beam must hit the center of the adjustment device lens. The marker line is then set based on the specified adjustment value percentage for the vehicle.

Uploaded by

PaulGdl
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 6

4/30/2016 1/6

63 10 ... Test requirements for headlights vertical


aim adjustment

Important!
Do not perform headlight adjustment
immediately after lowering the vehicle on the
vehicle hoist. In this case, move the vehicle for
approx. 15 m on its own wheels before headlight
adjustment.

Important!
Refer to the operating instructions for the

cardiagn.com
headlight adjustment device!
Headlight adjustment position must comply with
the specifications as set out in StVZO (German
road traffic licensing regulations) § 29 Annex 8d
(or ISO 10604)!
These specifications are described in “Planning
principles for layout of BMW service workshops”.
(Can be found in the ASAP portal, Chapter
3.2.6.1 Headlight adjustment position)

 Park vehicle on flat and even surface.


 Replace faulty glass and mirrors and blackened light
bulbs.
 Check correct adjustment of headlights in relation to
engine compartment lid (gap dimensions).
 Check tyre pressure and correct if necessary.
 
Only halogen headlight, fog light and headlight for
Dynamic Light Spot:
 Apply load equivalent to one person on driver's seat
(approx. 75 kg).
 Vehicle with full fuel tank or appropriate additional weight
in luggage compartment.
4/30/2016 2/6

 Switch the ignition on.


 Manual headlight beam throw adjustment: Move
handwheel to neutral position (1).
 Light switch must be in "low beam/driving light"
position (3).
 Do not carry out the headlight adjustment in the
"automatic driving lights control" light switch position (2).
 Version with Xenon or LED (automatic headlight beam
throw adjustment): Wait 80 s after switching on lights.
During this time, do not move the vehicle and avoid
vibrations.

Important!
Do not move the vehicle and steering wheel

cardiagn.com
during the measuring and adjustment
procedures!
Wheels must be in the straight-ahead position!

Important!
4/30/2016 3/6

A correct measurement/adjustment requires exact positioning of the headlight adjustment


device (1)!
Headlight adjustment device (1) must stand vertically to the vehicle longitudinal axis!
This applies to all headlights!

Position headlight adjustment device (1) centrally in front of vehicle (2) at distance (A) = 10 cm.


Align headlight adjustment device (1) by laser beam (3). Laser beam (3) must hit two suitable points, e.g.
marked by arrows.

Important!
Points must be vehicle proof!
Points must be separated as wide as possible!

cardiagn.com
Trim panels are not suitable!

If the headlight adjustment device (1) does not have a laser beam (3), complete the alignment analogous with
the line in the mirror.

Important!
Always perform positioning of the headlight
adjustment device (1) at the outer headlight (2).

The centre of the collecting lens (1) must match the centre of


headlight (2) horizontally.
Corrections are made by raising or lowering the headlight
adjustment device.
4/30/2016 4/6

cardiagn.com
When positioned correctly, the light/dark
boundary of the headlight (marked with arrow)
must hit the collecting lens of the adjusting
device in the centre:
1. The headlight adjusting device is too
low.
2. The headlight adjusting device is
positioned correctly.
3. The headlight adjusting device is too
high.

The centre of the collecting lens (1) must match the centre of


headlight (2) vertically.
Corrections are made by sliding the side of the headlight
adjusting device to the left or right.
 
 
 
 
 
4/30/2016 5/6

 
 
 

cardiagn.com
Note:
The figure shows an example for the transparent screen of halogen headlights.
Overview of transparent screens of different headlight types.

 
Set marker line {M} on aimer to {e}. Scale graduations on the headlight adjustment device are equal to a
gradient in cm at a distance of 10 metres.
 
Light/dark boundary of headlights in the headlight adjustment device
 
{e} Setting dimension, headlights:

- Value is indicated on the headlight housing and on vehicles with production date up to 2011 on the
type plate in %.
4/30/2016 6/6

(e.g.: 1.0 % = -10 cm/10 m = - 1.0 % on the headlight adjusting device)

- Value 1.0 % (adjustment value - 1.0 %) applies to all BMW Group vehicles.

- Exception: E53, E70, E71, E72, E83, F25, R60, R61. Value 1.1 % (adjustment value - 1.1 %) applies
to these vehicles.
Setting dimension, fog lights:

- Value 2.0 % = -20 cm/10 m = - 2.0 % on the headlight adjusting device applies to all BMW Group
vehicles.
Setting dimension, dynamic light spot headlight:

- Value 0.0 % = 0 cm/10 m = 0 % on the headlight adjusting device applies to all BMW Group vehicles.
 

{H} Height of headlight centre above parking surface

cardiagn.com
{h} {H} - {e} = height of marking line above parking surface
+ Central mark = centre point of high beam headlight.
{M} Marker line of the headlight adjustment device
{S} Standing surface of the vehicle and headlight adjustment device
 
Adjustment dimension {e} is only valid for EUR. Observe differing national regulations.

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy