Qashqai J11. Exterior Lighting system - part 10

EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS

EXL-145

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS

Symptom Table

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NOTE:
Perform the self-diagnosis with CONSULT before the symptom diagnosis. Perform the trouble diagnosis if any
DTC is detected.

Symptom

Possible cause

Inspection item

Headlamp (HI) is not turned 
ON

One side

• Headlamp (HI) power supply cir-

cuit

• Front combination lamp internal 

circuit

- LED [Headlamp (HI)]
- LED headlamp control module
- Harness
• IPDM E/R

Headlamp (HI) circuit
Refer to 

EXL-116, "Component Func-

tion Check"

.

Both sides

Symptom diagnosis
 “BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (HI) ARE NOT TURNED ON”
Refer to 

EXL-149, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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High beam indicator lamp is not turned ON
[Headlamp (HI) is turned ON]

Combination meter

Combination meter
Data monitor “HI-BEAM IND”

Headlamp (LO) is not 
turned ON

One side

• Headlamp (LO) power supply cir-

cuit

• Front combination lamp internal 

circuit

- LED [Headlamp (LO)]
- LED headlamp control module
- Harness
• IPDM E/R

Headlamp (LO) circuit
Refer to 

EXL-117, "Component Func-

tion Check"

.

Both sides

Symptom diagnosis
 “BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON”
Refer to 

EXL-150, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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Dipped beam indicator lamp is not turned ON
[Headlamp (LO) is turned ON]

Combination meter

Combination meter
Data monitor “DIPPED BEAM IND”

Headlamp (HI) and (LO) is not turned ON

• LED headlamp ground circuit
• Front combination lamp internal 

circuit

- LED headlamp control module
- Harness

LED headlamp
Refer to 

EXL-118, "Diagnosis Proce-

dure"

.

Each lamp is not turned ON/OFF with lighting switch 
AUTO

• Combination switch input/output 

signal circuit

• Combination switch
• BCM

Combination switch
Refer to 

BCS-130, "Symptom Table"

.

• Light & rain sensor power supply/

ground/signal circuit

• Light & rain sensor
• BCM

Light & rain sensor
Refer to 

EXL-141, "Component Func-

tion Check"

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Parking lamp is not turned ON

• Parking lamp power supply/

ground circuit

• Front combination lamp internal 

circuit

- LED  (Parking  lamp)
- Control circuit
- Harness
• IPDM E/R

Parking lamp circuit
Refer to 

EXL-121, "Component Func-

tion Check"

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EXL-146

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[LED HEADLAMP]

EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS

Tail lamp is not turned ON

• Tail lamp power supply/ground 

circuit

• Rear combination lamp internal 

circuit

- LED  (Tail  lamp)
- Harness
• IPDM E/R

Tail lamp circuit
Refer to 

EXL-123, "Component Func-

tion Check"

.

License plate lamp is not turned ON

• License plate lamp power supply/

ground circuit

• License plate lamp bulb
• License plate lamp bulb socket

License plate lamp circuit
Refer to 

EXL-125, "Component Func-

tion Check"

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Parking lamp, license plate lamp and tail lamp are not 
turned ON

Symptom diagnosis
“PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON”
Refer to 

EXL-151, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Position lamp indicator is not turned ON
(Parking lamp, license plate lamp and tail lamp are 
turned ON)

Combination meter

Combination meter
Data monitor “LIGHT IND”

Daytime running light is not turned ON

• Daytime running light power sup-

ply/ground circuit

• Front combination lamp internal 

circuit

- LED (Daytime running light)
- Control circuit
- Harness
• IPDM E/R

Daytime running light circuit
Refer to 

EXL-126, "Component Func-

tion Check"

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Turn signal lamp does not 
blink

Indicator lamp is normal
(All of turn signal lamp is 
not blinks)

• Fuse
• BCM power supply (turn signal 

lamp) circuit

• BCM

Turn signal lamp circuit
Refer to 

EXL-136, "Component Func-

tion Check"

.

Indicator lamp is normal
(Applicable side per-
forms high flasher activa-
tion)

• Front turn signal lamp
- Front turn signal lamp power sup-

ply/ground circuit

- Front turn signal lamp bulb
- Front turn signal lamp bulb socket
- BCM
• Side turn signal lamp
- Side turn signal lamp power sup-

ply/ground circuit

- Side turn signal lamp
- BCM
• Rear turn signal lamp
- Rear turn signal lamp power sup-

ply/ground circuit

- Rear turn signal lamp bulb
- Rear turn signal lamp bulb socket
- BCM

Indicator lamp is included

• Combination switch input/output 

signal circuit

• Combination switch
• BCM

Combination switch
Refer to 

BCS-130, "Symptom Table"

.

Turn signal indicator lamp 
does not blink
(Turn signal lamp is normal)

One side

Combination meter

—

Both sides
(Always)

• Turn indicator signal
• BCM
• Combination meter

Combination meter 
Data monitor “TURN IND”

Both sides
(Only when activating 
hazard warning lamp 
with ignition switch OFF)

• Combination meter power supply/

ground circuit

• Combination meter

Combination meter
Power supply and ground circuit
Refer to 

MWI-61, "COMBINATION 

METER : Diagnosis Procedure"

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Symptom

Possible cause

Inspection item

EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS

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• Hazard warning lamp does not activate

(Turn signal is normal)

• Hazard warning lamp continues activating

• Hazard switch signal/ground cir-

cuit

• Hazard switch
• BCM

Hazard switch
Refer to 

EXL-143, "Component Func-

tion Check"

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Stop lamp and high-mount-
ed stop lamp are not turned 
ON

All of stop lamp and high-
mounted stop lamp are 
not turned ON

• Fuse
• BCM power supply (stop lamp) 

circuit

• Stop lamp switch power supply/

signal circuit

• Stop lamp switch
• BCM

Stop lamp circuit
Refer to 

EXL-128, "Component Func-

tion Check"

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Any of stop lamp and 
high-mounted stop lamp 
are not turned ON

• Stop  lamp
- Stop lamp power supply/ground 

circuit

- Rear combination lamp internal 

circuit

• LED (Stop lamp)
• Harness
- BCM
• High-mounted stop lamp
- High-mounted stop lamp power 

supply/ground circuit

- High-mounted stop lamp
- BCM

Front fog lamp is not turned 
ON

One side

• Front fog lamp power supply/

ground circuit

• Front fog lamp bulb
• IPDM E/R

Front fog lamp circuit
Refer to 

EXL-132, "Component Func-

tion Check"

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Both sides

Symptom diagnosis
“BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON”
Refer to 

EXL-152, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.

Front fog lamp indicator lamp is not turned ON
(Front fog lamp is turned ON)

Combination meter

• Combination meter

Data monitor “FR FOG IND”

• BCM (HEAD LAMP)

Active test “FR FOG LAMP”

Rear fog lamp is not turned 
ON

Rear fog lamp indicator 
lamp is normal

• Rear fog lamp power supply/

ground circuit

• Rear fog lamp bulb
• Rear fog lamp bulb socket
• BCM

Rear fog lamp circuit
Refer to 

EXL-134, "Component Func-

tion Check"

.

Rear fog lamp indicator 
lamp is included

• Combination switch input/output 

signal circuit

• Combination switch
• BCM

Combination switch
Refer to 

BCS-130, "Symptom Table"

.

Rear fog lamp indicator lamp is not turned ON
(Rear fog lamp is turned ON)

• Rear fog lamp status signal
• BCM
• Combination meter

• Combination meter 

Data monitor “RR FOG IND”

• BCM (HEAD LAMP)

Active test “RR FOG LAMP”

Headlamp auto aiming does not activate

• Fuse
• Headlamp aiming motor power 

supply/ground circuit

• Headlamp aiming motor
• IPDM E/R

Headlamp levelizer circuit
Refer to 

EXL-119, "Component Func-

tion Check"

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Symptom

Possible cause

Inspection item

EXL-148

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[LED HEADLAMP]

NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION

NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION

Description

INFOID:0000000010338835

LED HEADLAMP

• LED brightness and color may slightly change until the temperature becomes stable. This is not malfunction.
• Illumination time lag may occur between right and left. This is not malfunction.
• Brightness may be reduced due to aged deterioration of LED.

AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM

The headlamp may not be turned ON/OFF immediately after passing dark area or bright area (short tunnel,
sky bridge, shadowed area etc.) while using the auto light system. This causes for the control difference. This
is normal.

HIGH BEAM ASSIST SYSTEM

When driving while using the high beam assist system, the headlamp beam may not switch or the beam
switching timing may vary according to the ambient environment (the condition of the vehicle ahead, the con-
dition of the road, the position of the vehicle, etc.).This is due to control differences and is not a malfunction.

BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (HI) ARE NOT TURNED ON

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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (HI) ARE NOT TURNED ON

Description

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Both side headlamps (HI) are not turned ON when setting to the lighting switch HI or PASS.

Diagnosis Procedure

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COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION

Check combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-130, "Symptom Table"

.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2.

CHECK HIGH BEAM REQUEST SIGNAL

With CONSULT

1.

Select “HIGH BEAM REQ” in “Data Monitor” mode of “IPDM E/R” using CONSULT.

2.

With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-67, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Replace BCM. Refer to 

BCS-132, "Removal and Installation"

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Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

HIGH BEAM REQ

Lighting switch
(2ND)

HI or PASS

On

LO

Off

EXL-150

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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON

BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON

Description

INFOID:0000000010338838

Both side headlamps (LO) are not turned ON in any condition.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH

Check combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-130, "Symptom Table"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2.

CHECK LOW BEAM REQUEST SIGNAL

With CONSULT

1.

Select “LOW BEAM REQ” in “Data Monitor” mode of “IPDM E/R” using CONSULT.

2.

With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-67, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Replace BCM. Refer to 

BCS-132, "Removal and Installation"

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Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

LOW BEAM REQ

Lighting switch

2ND

On

OFF

Off

PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

EXL-151

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PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

Description

INFOID:0000000010338840

The parking, license plate and tail lamps are not turned ON in any condition.

Diagnosis Procedure

INFOID:0000000010338841

1.

COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION

Check combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-130, "Symptom Table"

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Is the combination switch normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2.

CHECK POSITION LIGHT REQUEST SIGNAL

With CONSULT

1.

Select “POSITION LIGHT REQ” in “Data Monitor” mode of “IPDM E/R” using CONSULT.

2.

With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-67, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Replace BCM. Refer to 

BCS-132, "Removal and Installation"

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Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

POSITION LIGHT REQ

Lighting switch

1ST

On

OFF

Off

EXL-152

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[LED HEADLAMP]

BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

Description

INFOID:0000000010338842

Both side front fog lamps are not turned ON in any condition.

Diagnosis Procedure

INFOID:0000000010338843

1.

COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION

Check combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-130, "Symptom Table"

.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2.

CHECK FRONT FOG LIGHT REQUEST SIGNAL

With CONSULT

1.

Select “FRONT FOG LAMP REQ” in “Data Monitor” mode of “IPDM E/R” using CONSULT.

2.

With operating the front fog lamp switch, check the monitor status.

Is the item status normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-67, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Replace BCM. Refer to 

BCS-132, "Removal and Installation"

.

Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

FRONT FOG LAMP REQ

Front fog lamp switch
(With lighting switch 1ST)

ON

On

OFF

Off

HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

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HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

LHD

LHD : Description

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PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING

NOTE:
• For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
• Perform aiming if the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been

replaced.

Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.

• Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
• Fill with fuel, engine coolant and each oil.
• Maintain the unloaded vehicle condition. (Remove luggage from the passenger compartment and the lug-

gage room.)
NOTE:
Never remove the temporary tire, jack and on-vehicle tool.

• Wipe out dirt on the headlamp.

CAUTION:

Never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.).

• Ride alone on the driver seat.

AIMING ADJUSTMENT SCREW

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Headlamp LH (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw

Headlamp LH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)
adjustment screw

Headlamp RH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)
adjustment screw

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw

: Vehicle front

Adjustment screw

Screwdriver rotation

Facing direction

Headlamp LH (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

Headlamp LH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

Headlamp RH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

EXL-154

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[LED HEADLAMP]

HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

LHD : Aiming Adjustment Procedure

INFOID:0000000010338845

1.

Place the screen.
NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle at the perpendicular angle to the wall.
• Set the screen so that it is perpendicular to a level load surface.

2.

Face the vehicle squarely toward the screen and make the distance between the headlamp center and
the screen 10 m (32.8 ft).

3.

Start the engine and illuminate the headlamp (LO).
NOTE:
Block light from the headlamp that is not being adjusted with a thick fabric or another object, so that it
does not reach the adjustment screen.

CAUTION:

Never cover lens surface with tape, etc. because it is made from plastic.

4.

Use the aiming adjustment screw to adjust the elbow point projected by the low beams on the screen, so
that it is within the aiming adjustment area.
Low beam distribution on the screen

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

Adjustment screw

Screwdriver rotation

Facing direction

Aiming adjustment area

Elbow point

Headlamp center

H.

Horizontal center line of headlamp

V.

Vertical center line of headlamp

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Vertical center line of headlamp H.

Horizontal center line of headlamp

L.

Distance from headlamp center to screen

X.

Aiming adjustment area
(Lateral)

Y.

Aiming adjustment area
(Vertical)

Distance from headlamp center to screen (L)

: 10 m (32.8 ft)

JSLIA0031ZZ

HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

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Unit: mm (in)

RHD

RHD : Description

INFOID:0000000010338846

PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING

NOTE:
• For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
• Perform aiming if the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been

replaced.

Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.

• Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
• Fill with fuel, engine coolant and each oil.
• Maintain the unloaded vehicle condition. (Remove luggage from the passenger compartment and the lug-

gage room.)
NOTE:
Never remove the temporary tire, jack and on-vehicle tool.

• Wipe out dirt on the headlamp.

CAUTION:

Never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.).

• Ride alone on the driver seat.

AIMING ADJUSTMENT SCREW

Aiming adjustment area

Vertical direction (Y)

(Lower side from headlamp center height)

Lateral direction (X)

(Right side from headlamp center line)

Highest light axis

100 (3.94)

0 - 100 (3.94)

Target light axis

100 (3.94)

Lowest light axis

130 (5.12)

JMLIA5133ZZ

Headlamp LH (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw

Headlamp LH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)
adjustment screw

Headlamp RH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)
adjustment screw

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw

: Vehicle front

Adjustment screw

Screwdriver rotation

Facing direction

Headlamp LH (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

EXL-156

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[LED HEADLAMP]

HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

RHD : Aiming Adjustment Procedure

INFOID:0000000010338847

1.

Place the screen.
NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle at the perpendicular angle to the wall.
• Set the screen so that it is perpendicular to a level load surface.

2.

Face the vehicle squarely toward the screen and make the distance between the headlamp center and
the screen 10 m (32.8 ft).

3.

Start the engine and illuminate the headlamp (LO).
NOTE:
Block light from the headlamp that is not being adjusted with a thick fabric or another object, so that it
does not reach the adjustment screen.

CAUTION:

Never cover lens surface with tape, etc. because it is made from plastic.

4.

Use the aiming adjustment screw to adjust the elbow point projected by the low beams on the screen, so
that it is within the aiming adjustment area.
Low beam distribution on the screen

Headlamp LH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

Headlamp RH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

Adjustment screw

Screwdriver rotation

Facing direction

Aiming adjustment area

Elbow point

Headlamp center

H.

Horizontal center line of headlamp

V.

Vertical center line of headlamp

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Vertical center line of headlamp H.

Horizontal center line of headlamp

L.

Distance from headlamp center to screen

X.

Aiming adjustment area
(Lateral)

Y.

Aiming adjustment area
(Vertical)

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HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

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Unit: mm (in)

Distance from headlamp center to screen (L)

: 10 m (32.8 ft)

Aiming adjustment area

Vertical direction (Y)

(Lower side from headlamp center height)

Lateral direction (X)

(Left side from headlamp center line)

Highest light axis

100 (3.94)

0 - 100 (3.94)

Target light axis

100 (3.94)

Lowest light axis

130 (5.12)

EXL-158

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[LED HEADLAMP]

FRONT FOG LAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

FRONT FOG LAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

Description

INFOID:0000000010338848

PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING

NOTE:
For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.

Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.

• Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
• Fill with fuel, engine coolant and each oil.
• Maintain the unloaded vehicle condition. (Remove luggage from the passenger compartment and the lug-

gage room.)
NOTE:
Never remove the temporary tire, jack and on-vehicle tool.

• Wipe out dirt on the headlamp.

CAUTION:

Never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.).

• Ride alone on the driver seat.

AIMING ADJUSTMENT SCREW

• Turn the aiming adjusting screw for adjustment.

• For the position and direction of the adjusting screw, refer to the

figure.
NOTE:
A screwdriver or hexagonal wrench [6 mm (0.24 in)] can be used
for adjustment.

Aiming Adjustment Procedure

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1.

Place the screen.
NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle facing the wall.
• Place the board on a plain road vertically.

2.

Face the vehicle with the screen. Maintain 10 m (32.8 ft) between the front fog lamp center and the
screen.

3.

Start the engine. Turn the front fog lamp ON.
NOTE:
Shut off the headlamp light with the board to prevent from illuminating the adjustment screen.

CAUTION:

Never cover the lens surface with a tape etc. The lens is made of resin.

4.

Adjust the cutoff line height 

 with the aiming adjustment screw so that the distance (X) between the hor-

izontal center line of front fog lamp (H) and 

 becomes 150 mm (5.90 in).

: DOWN

: UP

: Vehicle front

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FRONT FOG LAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

EXL-159

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D

E

F

G

H

I

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Front fog lamp light distribution on the screen

: Cutoff line

: High illuminance area

H

: Horizontal center line of front fog lamp

V

: Vertical center line of front fog lamp

X

: Cutoff line height

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EXL-160

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[LED HEADLAMP]

FRONT COMBINATION LAMP

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT COMBINATION LAMP

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REMOVAL

DISASSEMBLY

Front combination lamp

Front fender panel

Radiator core support upper LH

: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

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