Headlight Aiming

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Turn off the light before adjusting headlight aiming. If the light is necessary to check aiming, do not turn on for move than 2 minutes.

NOTE: Before checking the headlight aiming, be sure of the following:

The area around the headlight has not sustained any accident, damage or other type of deformation.
Vehicle is parked on level ground.
The inflation pressure of tires is correct.
Vehicle's gas tank is fully charged.
Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.
Mark certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.

Turn the headlights on and then adjust the low beam pattern to the following positions on the screen.

NOTE:

Position the headlight beam leveler switch to "O"

Rotate the adjusting screw (A) to adjust aim.

Fig 1: Rotating Adjusting Screw For Adjusting Aim

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Fig 2: Identifying Aiming Dimension

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SEDAN AND WAGON'S AIMING SPECIFICATION

H mm (in)				h mm (in) at 3 m (10 ft)
Sedan		Wagon
STI	RS, WRX	TS, WRX	OUTBACK
629 (24.76)	639 (25.16)	639 (25.16)	649 (25.55)	21(0.83)