Golf GTI L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RD) (1987)
Technical Service Bulletin # 9498-01
Date: 981223
Tools - Headlights, Aiming, Hella Beamsetter Series IV
Group: 94
Number: 98-01
Date: Dec. 23, 1998
Subject:
Headlights, Aiming Using Hella Universal Beamsetter Series IV
Model(s):
All
Condition
Headlights not aimed correctly.
For warranty coverage see Article 1 of Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.
Damage Code:
9415 66 000 1
Labor Operation:
9415610
3OTU
Service
Align vehicle headlamps, using the VAS 5107 (Hella Universal Beamsetter IV) and the following procedure:
Also see the Instruction Manual for the Hella Beamsetter Series IV for additional instructions and diagrams.
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Position vehicle on a flat floor surface that meets the following (ISO 10640) specifications:
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0.5 mm or less slant from front wheel to back wheel of the Beamsetter -A-.
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1 mm or less slant per meter for the length of the vehicle -B-.
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Clean headlight lenses.
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Adjust vehicle tire pressure to specifications.
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Have a second Technician sit in the driver's seat while aligning the headlights.
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Bounce front and rear of vehicle up and down several times to settle vehicle suspension.
Driver's Side Headlight, Setting Low Beam Alignment
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Move Beamsetter into position in front of the vehicle so it is aligned with the vehicle and Beamsetter box is 30 to 70 cm (12 to 28 in.) from the
driver's side headlight.
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Switch headlights ON in low beam position.