Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Aston Martin
01 00 Introduction02 01 Body system03 02 Frame and mounting04 03 Engine05 04 Suspension06 05 Driveline07 06 Brake system08 07 Transmission09 08 Clutch10 09 Exhaust11 10 Fuel12 11 Steering13 12 Climate control14 13 Information, gauge and warning15 14 Power supply16 15 Vehicle entertainment17 16 Vacuum distribution18 17 Lighting19 18 Electric distribution and electronic control20 19 Electronic features21 20 Appendix and glossary
Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)18 · 17 Lighting
18 · Electrical

Continental Conversion

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Front Lights › Continental Conversion
17 LightingContinental Conversion

Headlight alignment should be carried out with vehicle at design weight, i.e.,

  • Vehicle at kerb weight, plus
  • All fluids at normal full level, plus
  • A 75 kg weight in each front seat
  1. Remove the access panel from the road wheel arch liner.
  2. Switch the ignition to position ‘II’ then back to position ‘0’.

This will motor the headlight units to their ‘set’ position.

Diagram of headlight unit showing adjustment points A and B for aligning outer dipped beams and inner main beam
  1. ROW Only.
    Align the headlamps so that the cut off of the dipped beam is 1.5% below the horizontal.
LHD Headlamps
Diagram showing LHD headlamp cut-off line angled downwards to the right, marked 1.5% (0.86°) below the horizontal
RHD Headlamps
Diagram showing RHD headlamp cut-off line angled upwards to the right, marked 1.5% (0.86°) below the horizontal
  1. Federal Only.
    Align the headlamps so that the LH cut off of the dipped beam is 0.7% below the horizontal.
Federal Headlamps
Diagram showing Federal headlamp cut-off line with a step down on the left side, marked 0.7% (0.4°) below the horizontal
  1. Switch the ignition to position ‘II’ then back to position ‘0’ to ensure that the headlight units are at their set position.
  2. Check the headlight unit alignment again to confirm correct alignment.

Continental Conversion

(UK Spec only)

  1. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
  2. Gain access to the headlight unit by removing the access panel in the road wheel arch liner.
  3. Remove both rubber covers.

Warning
HID bulbs start-up voltage can be as much as 1000v. Ensure power to HID bulbs has been disconnected before attempting to service them. Failure to do this may result in a severe injury or death.

Warning
HID bulbs get hot during operation. Allow at least 15 minutes for headlamp assemblies to cool before attempting to service them. Failure to do this may result in burns to skin or clothing.

  1. Disconnect the dipped beam bulb unit wiring harness plug. Remove the spring clip and withdraw the bulb unit.
Photo of headlight assembly rear showing two bulb sockets, one labeled Dipped Beam

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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