Headling adjustment on W126
08-28-2003, 03:48 PM
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1986 560SEL, 97 BMW 740iL
Headling adjustment on W126
I need to lower the aim of my 560SEL headlihgts. Which way do I turn the screw to lower it? Clockwise or counter clockwise (Right or left)? I had a HID kit installed and they're awesome. But I feel the aim is a bit too high and I want to lower it so they won't be blinding oncoming traffic.
09-02-2003, 07:15 AM
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02 W163, 84 W123, 03 E39, 98 E39
Headlight Adjustment
My owners manual had directions to adjusting the lights with distances and where to draw lines on the wall etc, etc. You might check there. I like the horizontal line of the halogen lishts to be parallel with the pavement, which I find I best gauge while I am driving and have a wall (or bridge abutment) or guard rail on my left side. If my light goes straight out, and dosn't fall or rise, I am happy.
I am not familiar with the beam pattern with the HID, but if they are straight across with a rise to the right (to illuminate signs and pedestrians) then it is similar to the hallogen lights.
I am not familiar with the beam pattern with the HID, but if they are straight across with a rise to the right (to illuminate signs and pedestrians) then it is similar to the hallogen lights.
