| Last Modified: 01-30-2024 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001H6IX |
| Model Year Start: 2019 | Model: RAV4 | Prod Date Range: [02/2019 - 12/2021] |
| Title: LIGHTING (EXT): HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY(for Single Beam Headlight): ADJUSTMENT; 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 12/2021] | ||
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
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for USA and Canada:
If it is not possible to correctly adjust the headlight aim, check the headlight assembly installation.
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except USA and Canada:
If it is not possible to correctly adjust the headlight aim, check the headlight assembly and headlight LED unit assembly installation.
PROCEDURE
1. PREPARE VEHICLE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
(a) Prepare the vehicle:
- Make sure that there is no damage to the body around the headlights.
- Fill the fuel tank.
- Make sure that the oil is filled to the specified level.
- Make sure that the coolant is filled to the specified level.
- Inflate the tires to the appropriate pressure.
- Unload the trunk and vehicle, ensuring that the spare tire, tools and jack are in their original positions.
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for USA and Canada, except TMMC Made:
Have a person of average weight (68 kg, 150 lb) sit in the driver seat.
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for USA and Canada, for TMMC Made:
Have a person of average weight (75 kg, 165 lb) sit in the driver seat.
Place a 20 kg weight on the center of the rear seat.
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except USA and Canada:
Have a person of average weight (75 kg, 165 lb) sit in the driver seat.
2. PREPARE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a Headlight Aim Tester)
(a) Adjust the headlight aim in accordance with the headlight aim tester instructions.
3. PREPARE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (for USA and Canada, Using a Screen)
(a) Prepare the vehicle.
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Place the vehicle in a location that is dark enough to clearly observe the cutoff line. The cutoff line is a distinct line, below which light from the headlights can be observed and above which it cannot.
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90°
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7.62 m or 3 m (25 ft. or 9.84 ft.)
- Place the vehicle at a 90° angle to the wall.
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Create a 7.62 m (25 ft.) distance between the vehicle (center marks of the headlight) and the wall.
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Headlight Center Mark
- Make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.
- Position the front wheels straight ahead.
- Bounce the vehicle up and down to settle the suspension.
NOTICE:
A distance of 7.62 m (25 ft.) between the vehicle (center marks of the headlights) and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If unavailable, secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft.) for the check and adjustment. (The target zone will change with the distance, so follow the instructions in the illustration.)
(b) Prepare a piece of thick white paper (approximately 2 m (6.56 ft.) (height) x 4 m (13.1 ft.) (width)) to use as a screen.
(c) Draw a vertical line down the center of the screen (V line).
(d) Set the screen as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
- Stand the screen perpendicular to the ground.
- Align the V line on the screen with the center of the vehicle.
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(e) Draw base lines (H, V LH, and V RH lines) on the screen as shown in the illustration. HINT:
(1) H Line (Headlight height): Draw a horizontal line across the screen so that it passes through the center marks. The H line should be at the same height as the center marks of the headlights. (2) V LH Line and V RH Line (Center mark position of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) headlights): Draw 2 vertical lines so that they intersect the H line at each center mark (aligned with the center marks of the headlight). |
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4. PREPARE FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (except USA and Canada)
(a) Prepare the vehicle.
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Place the vehicle in a location that is dark enough to clearly observe the cutoff line. The cutoff line is a distinct line, below which light from the headlights can be observed and above which it cannot.
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90°
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25 m or 3 m (82 ft. or 9.84 ft.)
- Place the vehicle at a 90° angle to the wall.
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Create a 25 m (82 ft.) distance between the vehicle (center marks of the headlight) and the wall.
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Headlight Center Mark
- Make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.
- Position the front wheels straight ahead.
- Bounce the vehicle up and down to settle the suspension.
NOTICE:
A distance of 25 m (82 ft.) between the vehicle (center marks of the headlights) and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If unavailable, secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft.) for the check and adjustment. (The target zone will change with the distance, so follow the instructions in the illustration.)
(b) Prepare a piece of thick white paper approximately 2 m (6.56 ft.) (height) x 4 m (13.1 ft.) (width) to use as a screen.
(c) Draw a vertical line down the center of the screen (V line).
(d) Set the screen as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
- Stand the screen perpendicular to the ground.
- Align the V line on the screen with the center of the vehicle.
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(e) Draw base lines (H, V LH, and V RH lines) on the screen as shown in the illustration. HINT:
(1) H Line (Headlight height): Draw a horizontal line across the screen so that it passes through the center marks. The H line should be at the same height as the center marks of the headlights. (2) V LH Line and V RH Line (Center mark position of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) headlights): Draw 2 vertical lines so that they intersect the H line at each center mark (aligned with the center marks of the headlight). |
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5. INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING (for USA and Canada)
(a) Cover the headlight on the opposite side to prevent light from the headlight that is not being inspected from affecting the headlight aiming.
NOTICE:
Do not keep the headlight covered for more than 3 minutes. The headlight lens is made of synthetic resin, which may melt or be damaged due to excessive heat.
HINT:
When checking the aim of the high beam headlight, cover the low beam headlight.
(b) Start the engine.
(c) w/o AFS:
(1) Turn on the headlight and check if the cutoff line matches the preferred cutoff line in the following illustration.
HINT:
- The low beam and high beam headlight are a unit, Adjusting the aim on the low beam to the correct position should also result in the high beam adjustment being correct.
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If the alignment distance is 7.62 m (25 ft.):
The low beam cutoff line should be within 101.6 mm (4.00 in.) above or below the H line as well as 101.6 mm (4.00 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line (SAE J599).
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If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):
The low beam cutoff line should be within 39.9 mm (1.57 in.) above or below the H line as well as 39.9 mm (1.57 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line (SAE J599).
(2) Turn on the high beams and check if the center of intensity for each high beam matches the preferred center of the intensity in the illustration.
HINT:
- Since the low beam light and the high beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low beam is correct, the high beam should also be correct. However, check both beams just to make sure.
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If the alignment distance is 7.62 m (25 ft.):
The high beam center of intensity should be within 101.6 mm (4.00 in.) above or below the H line as well as 101.6 mm (4.00 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line (SAE J599).
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If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):
The high beam center of intensity should be within 39.9 mm (1.57 in.) above or below the H line as well as 39.9 mm (1.57 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line (SAE J599).
(d) w/ AFS:
(1) Turn on the headlight and check if the cutoff line matches the preferred cutoff line in the following illustration.
HINT:
- The low beam and high beam headlight are a unit, Adjusting the aim on the low beam to the correct position should also result in the high beam adjustment being correct.
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If the alignment distance is 7.62 m (25 ft.):
The low beam cutoff line should be within 6.6 mm (0.26 in.) above or 38.6 mm (1.52 in.) below the H line as well as 46.5 mm (1.83 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line (SAE J599).
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If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):
The low beam cutoff line should be within 2.6 mm (0.10 in.) above or 15.2 mm (0.60 in.) below the H line as well as 18.3 mm (0.72 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line (SAE J599).
(2) Turn on the high beams and check if the center of intensity for each high beam matches the preferred center of the intensity in the illustration.
HINT:
- Since the low beam light and the high beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low beam is correct, the high beam should also be correct. However, check both beams just to make sure.
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If the alignment distance is 7.62 m (25 ft.):
The high beam center of intensity should be within 101.6 mm (4.00 in.) above or below the H line as well as 101.6 mm (4.00 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line (SAE J599).
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If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):
The high beam center of intensity should be within 39.9 mm (1.57 in.) above or below the H line as well as 39.9 mm (1.57 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line (SAE J599).
6. INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING (except USA and Canada)
(a) Cover the headlight on the opposite side to prevent light from the headlight that is not being inspected from affecting the headlight aiming.
NOTICE:
Do not keep the headlight covered for more than 3 minutes. The headlight lens is made of synthetic resin, which may melt or be damaged due to excessive heat.
HINT:
When checking the aim of the high beam headlight, cover the low beam headlight.
(b) Start the engine.
(c) Turn on the headlight and check if the cutoff line matches the preferred cutoff line in the following illustration.
HINT:
- Since the low beam light and the high beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low beam is correct, the high beam should also be correct. However, check both beams just to make sure.
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If the alignment distance is 25 m (82 ft.):
The low beam cutoff line should be within 83 mm (3.27 in.) and 375 mm (14.8 in.) below the H line as well as 249 mm (9.80 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.
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If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):
The low beam cutoff line should be within 10 mm (0.394 in.) and 45 mm (1.77 in.) below the H line as well as 30 mm (1.18 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.
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If the alignment distance is 25 m (82 ft.):
The horizontal line of the preferred low beam cutoff line is 249 mm (9.80 in.) below the H line and point A of the preferred low beam cutoff line is on the V LH or V RH line.
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If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):
The horizontal line of the preferred low beam cutoff line is 30 mm (1.18 in.) below the H line and point A of the preferred low beam cutoff line is on the V LH or V RH line.
(d) Turn on the high beams and check if the center of intensity for each high beam matches the preferred center of the intensity in the illustration.
HINT:
- Since the low beam light and the high beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low beam is correct, the high beam should also be correct. However, check both beams just to make sure.
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If the alignment distance is 25 m (82 ft.):
The high beam center of intensity should be within 175 mm (6.88 in.) above and 249 mm (9.80 in.) below the H line as well as 497 mm (1.63 ft.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.
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If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):
The high beam center of intensity should be within 21 mm (0.82 in.) above and 30 mm (1.18 in.) below the H line as well as 60 mm (2.36 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.
7. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING (for USA and Canada)
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(a) Adjust the aim vertically: (1) Adjust the aim of headlight so that it is within the specified range by turning aiming screw with a screwdriver. NOTICE: The final turn of the aiming screw should be made in the clockwise direction. If the screw is tightened excessively, loosen it, and then retighten it so that the final turn of the screw is in the clockwise direction. HINT:
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(b) w/ AFS, When replacing a new headlight unit:
Adjust the aim.
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Aiming Screw A |
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*b |
Aiming Screw B |
(1) Adjust the aim of headlight so that it is within the specified range by turning aiming screw A and B with a screwdriver.
NOTICE:
The final turn of the aiming screw should be made in the clockwise direction. If the screw is tightened excessively, loosen it, and then retighten it so that the final turn of the screw is in the clockwise direction.
HINT:
- The low beam and high beam headlight are a unit. Adjusting the aim on the low beam to the correct position should also result in the high beam adjustment being correct.
- If it is not possible to correctly adjust the headlight aim, check the headlight assembly installation.
- The headlight aim moves up when turning the aiming screw A clockwise, and moves down when turning the aiming screw A counterclockwise. The headlight aim moves right when turning the aiming screw B clockwise, and moves left when turning the aiming screw B counterclockwise.
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(2) Attach the claw to close the aiming cap. NOTICE: The aiming cap must be closed. |
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8. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING (except USA and Canada)
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(a) Adjust the aim vertically and horizontally: Adjust the aim of each headlight so that it is within the specified range by turning each aiming screw with a screwdriver. NOTICE: The final turn of the aiming screw should be made in the clockwise direction. If the screw is tightened excessively, loosen it, and then retighten it so that the final turn of the screw is in the clockwise direction. HINT:
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