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R50/53 Gen1 HID headlight adjustment?

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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 06:05 AM
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Gen1 HID headlight adjustment?

[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]I know there has probably been past posts on this but I can’t find any. 2005, Gen1, MCS, with HID self leveling headlights. How do I adjust the height of them? I had a deer strike this spring and haven’t driven much in the dark only to discover now the headlights are too low. I’ve looked at the light housing and not saw anything that looks like a way to adjust them. I’m sure there must be. A photo would be nice. I’m sure this must be simple to do. [/FONT][/SIZE]
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 06:30 AM
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Here's the page from my Bentley manual. It's not the best copy but you'll be able to see where the adjustment screws are. You either get the special tool or raise and lower the hood for a check following each adjustment.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...adlight001.jpg
 
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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There is a pair of adjustment screws on the underside of each headlight, both are black plastic with an 8mm hex end. The one near the rear of the headlight adjusts up/down and the other does the side to side.

I've become very familiar with headlight adjustments since my auto levelling went bad. Very easy to do in a few minutes.

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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Thanks for the help. Looks easy, when you know were to look. Will do over Xmas break.

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