Golf L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC Turbo (1985)
Headlamp: Technical Service Bulletins
Tools - Mechanically Aiming Aerodynamic Headlights
Applies To
ALL
With Aerodynamic Headlights
Group
94
Subject
Aerodynamic Head
Part Identifier
Key Points
Adaptor usage for mechanically aiming aerodynamic headlights
B
Number
85-01
November 27, 1985
Aiming requirements
Before checking headlight aim
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place vehicle on flat surface
Note
It is not necessary that the surface be exactly level.
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remove any large accumulations of mud or ice from wheel wells, fender undersides, bumpers etc.
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check tire pressures, correct if necessary
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verify that vehicle has no loading other than driver
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rock vehicle to equalize suspension
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clean headlight lenses and aiming pads
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check for bulb burnout, broken aiming pads and proper beam switching. Correct if necessary
FIGURE 1 - AIMING PAD LOCATIONS
Setting up universal adaptor
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locate aim settings on face of headlight lens
Note
The settings will be designated by the letters V and H, each followed by a number. Aiming pad nomenclature places the V number at the top aiming pad..
This is the vertical setting. The H number is the outside aiming pad and is the horizontal setting. The inside aiming pad is always set to ZERO. See Fig. 1
for layout.
Note