Headlight Aiming
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Outback and 2005 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Aiming of this headlight can be adjusted only in the vertical direction. It cannot be adjusted in the horizontal direction.
CAUTION:
Turn off the light before adjusting headlight beam level. If the light is necessary to check aiming, do not turn on for more than two minutes.
NOTE:
Before checking the headlight beam level, be sure of the following:
- The area around the headlight has not sustained any accident, damage or other type of deformation.
- Vehicle is parked on a level surface.
- The inflation pressure of tires is correct.
- Vehicle's fuel tank is fully filled.
- Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.
- Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.
- Turn the headlights on and then adjust the low beam pattern.
NOTE:
Adjust the headlight aiming by turning the adjusting screw (A).
SWITCH POSITION SPECIFICATION
| H mm (in) | h mm (in) at 3 m (10 ft) | |||
| Sedan | Wagon | |||
| Except for OUTBACK | OUTBACK | Except for OUTBACK | OUTBACK | |
| 640 (25.20) | 707 (27.83) | 637 (25.08) | 707 (27.83) | 21 (0.83) |