1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme headlight aiming

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NOTICE:
To make sure your headlights are
aimed properly, read all the
instructions before beginning.
Failure to
follow these instructions
could cause damage to headlight
parts.
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Statekpection stations will allow a
vertical reading of up plus
.76 degrees
or down minus
.76 degrees for the
center of the bubble.
It is recommended that the upper limit
not exceed up plus
.4 degrees for the
center
of the bubble. There may be an
increased chance of being flashed
if
adjustment is much above up plus .4
degrees.
Aiming Headlights (2.~00~ MODELS)
1. Start with the horizontal (left and
right) headlight aim. Don’t
try to
adjust the vertical (up and down) aim
first.
headlight and adjust it as necessary.
until the pointer
is lined up with the
0 (zero).
2. Check the horizontal aim for each
3. Turn the horizontal aiming screw

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4. Now adjust the vertical aim. Check
the vertical aim for each headlight
and adjust it as necessary.
5. Turn the vertical aiming screw until
the bubble in the level is centered at
C
(zero).
To Replace a Headlight
(2-DOOR MODELS)
Before replacing a headlight that does
not light, check to make sure that the
wiring connector is securely fastened to
it.
See the
Index under Replacement
Bulbs
to check the size and type of
headlight you need to use before you
begin to replace the headlight.
You
must replace a headlight with one that
is exactly the same.
1. Pry up the plastic pins and remove
the headlight cover. 2. Remove the Torx@ head screws at the
end
of the aiming ring. The aiming
ring will swing open like a gate.
3. Remove the aiming ring from the
assembly.

8. Insert the tabs on the aiming ring
into the slots in the headlight
assembly. 9. Holding the aiming ring closed, insert
the screws at the end of the ring.
Tighten the screws until the aiming
ring touches the plastic nuts on both
the top and bottom.
Do not
overtighten.
Do not damage the
vertical aiming bubble.
To check the aim, the vehicle should be
properly prepared as follows:
The vehicle must have all four tires on
a perfectly level surface.
The vehicle should not have any
snow, ice or mud attached to it.
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There should not be any cargo or
loading of vehicle, except it should
have a full tank of gas and one person
or
160 pounds (75 kg) on the driver’s
seat.
Tires should be properly inflated.
The horizontal indicator should read
If your vehicle is damaged in an
accident and the headlight aim seems to
be affected, see your Oldsmobile dealer.
Headlights on damaged vehicles may
require recalibration of the horizontal
aim by your Oldsmobile dealer.
0 (zero).
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