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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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After i cleared my headlights the passenger side headlamp is brighter and projects light higher up. Any ideas?
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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it looks brighter, 'cuz as you said it is aiming up.... needs re-aiming... got out of whack when removed.
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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It's supposed to be slightly higher on that side to hit street signs and such... But if it's WAY off, you may have moved the "aim" accidentally while clearing them. There's a gear on top of the headlight that you can turn to re-adjust the aim.

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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by THE_DON
It's supposed to be slightly higher on that side to hit street signs and such... But if it's WAY off, you may have moved the "aim" accidentally while clearing them. There's a gear on top of the headlight that you can turn to re-adjust the aim.

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Ahhhhh.... ....thanks, will try
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 02:06 AM
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...77675&start=40

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Look for Tom's post in the above thread on how to adjust the lights.

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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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i think that did the trick. It was way off. Thanks
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