Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 1228

HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

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HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

LHD MODELS

LHD MODELS : Description

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PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING

NOTE:
• For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
• Perform aiming adjustment 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 (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)
adjustment screw

Headlamp LH (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw

Headlamp RH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)
adjustment screw

: Vehicle front

Adjustment screw

Screwdriver rotation

Facing direction

Headlamp LH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

Headlamp LH (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

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HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

LHD MODELS : Aiming Adjustment Procedure

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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).

CAUTION:

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

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 (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

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)

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HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

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Unit: mm (in)

RHD MODELS

RHD MODELS : Description

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PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING

NOTE:
• For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
• Perform aiming adjustment 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)

JMLIA4942ZZ

Headlamp LH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)
adjustment screw

Headlamp LH (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw

Headlamp RH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)
adjustment screw

: Vehicle front

Adjustment screw

Screwdriver rotation

Facing direction

Headlamp LH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

EXL-372

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

[HALOGEN HEADLAMP]

HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

RHD MODELS : Aiming Adjustment Procedure

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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).

CAUTION:

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

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 (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

Headlamp RH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

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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