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Old 02-06-2006, 02:23 PM
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adjusting the headlight

do I need to take out the whole headlight to adjust? seems like the nuts are very hard to reach.
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look what i found https://www.yotatech.com/search.php?searchid=1452163
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huh? there's nothing there. I've read about bunch of threads about headlights in general, but nothing specific about adjusting them.
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what you mean by adjusting the headlight? meaning line it up by the rays? or what? be specific. also, search is a good friend of mine. saved me alot of time =)
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adjusting the height of the beam is what I mean. This time is no exception of me doing a search and reading a long list of threads with no answers..
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I dont think you can adjust the headlights in 3rd gens. Im pretty sure they are fixed.
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Originally Posted by 914runner
I dont think you can adjust the headlights in 3rd gens. Im pretty sure they are fixed.
NO, They are not. You can adjust the beam up and down and from side to side.

To adjust from side to side use a screwdriver, the opening for it is top/side of the headlight. To adjust up/down, use 10mm socket the bolt is on the bottom, close to the fender form the inside of the engine bay. Good luck.
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4th gen. - http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showth...threadid=11464
3rd gen. - https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...aiming+3rd+gen
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When adjusting them though be extremely careful not to get too happy with tightening it. I was using our light-align at work and wound up snapping the plastic part holding the tab to the adjustment. If you want it perfectly align then take it to either a dealership or a shop with an light-align tool. It will cost you a few but it will be perfectly in line with the opposite headlight.
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Originally Posted by Ironmike4x4
light-align tool.

Is that like a specal pressure bleader for the blinker fluid???
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Originally Posted by snap-on
Is that like a specal pressure bleader for the blinker fluid???
They exist. I've used one before, it's a big overhead projector looking sensor you shine your headlight onto, and a display screen shows your allignment. They work great, given that you're able to position the machine properly.

I always thought a garage wall worked just as well though.
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Originally Posted by 914runner
I dont think you can adjust the headlights in 3rd gens. Im pretty sure they are fixed.

Now THAT was funny!

The headlight beam is adjustable though - that's why they offer so many different length of rear springs.
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Originally Posted by Flamedx4
Now THAT was funny!

The headlight beam is adjustable though - that's why they offer so many different length of rear springs.
Im sorry, I had always thought they were fixed for some reason? I have been proved wrong!
<--ME
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Originally Posted by snap-on
Is that like a specal pressure bleader for the blinker fluid???

Uh.... no
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Speaking of blinker fluid, I need to switch mine over to synthetic. Thanks for reminding me!
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Originally Posted by Deathmage
adjusting the height of the beam is what I mean. This time is no exception of me doing a search and reading a long list of threads with no answers..

If you know the information is in the archives you should do the homework and look for it.
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Originally Posted by 914runner
Im sorry, I had always thought they were fixed for some reason? I have been proved wrong!
<--ME
They have to be adjustable somehow! How in the world could you get by with fixed headlights? You probably are thinking the housings/lenses don't move, but on those types of headlights (I have them in one of my cars) there is still a way to aim the bulb/reflector portion.
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