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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 06:59 AM
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Default HELP!! adjusting 2008 stock projector lights

I have 2008 projector lights on my car and they're facing the ground. I want to know if it is that one bolt to adjust them? or how would I be able to do this?
Old Apr 3, 2010 | 07:29 AM
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its kind of hard to explain, you need to look for a picture, but theres a place on the headlights where you put a phillips screwdriver in and turn clockwise to aim the headlights up and counter clockwise to aim the headlights down.
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Is it that one bolt that is silver right there? the only screws are on the high beam.


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Yes that bolt. And its not a phillips screw driver. I think its a size 8 socket or a size 6
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^ actually you use phillips tip when the head light is installed to adjust it.
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All I use is a 8 or 6 size socket and a rachet. Where would u use the phillips tip for adjusting?

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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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yeah i use a rachet also with a short handle bc its kinda tight in that area
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Originally Posted by Iceman04503
All I use is a 8 or 6 size socket and a rachet. Where would u use the phillips tip for adjusting?
The spikes where the hex head is. Its spiked up so the phillips tip could grab it. Try it.
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yea i used to use a socket before, but realized that there was a much easier/faster way. if you look down at that area where that round, silver thing is there will be a piece that looks like this \__/ put your phillips screwdriver in there and turn. that will actually turn the round silver thing. I believe all cars are like this.
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Thats interesting. I gotta try that. So phillips and not a flathead?
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correct, use a phillips.
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also want to mention that when you go to adjust them, it's best to park the car on a level surface and having the headlights pointed directly at a perpendicular vertical object such as a wall or garage door for example. That way it's easier to get both headlights adjusted to be the same height.
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