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Originally Posted by hookooke
Can anyone help me with the headlight adjustment on my 1999 Solara?
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I'd be happy to help if you happen to live in Scottsdale, Arizona. Otherwise you have a couple of options.
1. Pick up a Chilton's maintenance manual for your car (most auto supply stores or Amazon.com) .
2. Aim the quick and dirty shadetree way. Park your car in a level spot 17 feet from a wall. Measure from the ground to the center of your headlight then make a horizontal mark on the wall two inches lower. Turn on your low beams. With you in the drivers seat the very top of the 'hot spot' of your headlight should be right on the mark on the wall (a 2" drop at 17 feet). If your headlight beam is higher or lower adjust the appropriate aiming screw until the beam is aimed correctly. The side to side adjustment isn't quite as straight forward. Both headlights should be aimed slightly to the right of center (to prevent blinding oncoming drivers).
Cheers
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