Headlight Aiming

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Aiming of this headlight can be adjusted only in the vertical direction. It cannot be adjusted in the horizontal direction.

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

NOTE:

Before checking the headlight beam level, 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 a level surface.
The inflation pressure of tires is correct.
Vehicle's fuel tank is fully filled.

Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.
Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.

Turn the headlights on and then adjust the low beam pattern.

NOTE: Adjust the headlight beam level by turning the adjusting screw (A).

Fig 1: Locating Headlight Beam Adjusting Screw

Fig 2: Identifying Bulb Center Marking

HEADLIGHT AIMING SPECIFICATION CHART

H mm (in)				h mm (in) at 3 m (10 ft)
Sedan		Wagon
Except for OUTBACK	OUTBACK	Except for OUTBACK	OUTBACK
640 (25.20)	707 (27.83)	637 (25.08)	707 (27.83)	21 (0.83)