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Exterior lamps
268
Adjusting headlamp aim
1. Park vehicle on level surface approximately 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.
(High beams on):
Using a carpenter’s level, align and mark a vertical
centerline (1) on the test screen for each headlamp
H
lens at a distance of 25 / inches (654 mm) from
3
4
the vertical centerline. As a check, the distance
low beam
between centerlines should be 51 / inches
1
2
(1308
mm). The star emblem on the hood may be
V
used to determine the vehicle centerline. If the
distance does not check, have the system verified at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
3.
4.
Move vehicle on the level surface 25 feet (7.6 m)
straight back from the wall.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important.
To check and readjust a headlamp, follow steps 1
through 7.
Open hood.
Please note:
•
High beam adjustments simultaneously aim the low
beam.
•
Vehicle should have a normal trunk load.
Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML320, Mercedes-Benz ML430, Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W163 |
Model Year | 2000 |
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Wikipedia's Page | Mercedes-Benz W163 |
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