N18226
Beam Angle Gauge
(Vertical Direction)
Beam is
UpwardBeam is
Downward
FrontOK
Bubble OKOK
Z17544
Beam Angle Gauge
(Horizontal Direction)
FrontAcceptable Range”O” Reading
Adjusting
Screw B Holder Assembly
N18085
”O” Reading Holer Assembly
Adjusting Screw B
N18086
”O” Reading
PawlTemporary Pawl
− BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
BE−17
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
2. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIM
(a) Replace the headlight.
(b) Do the following before inspection.
Make sure that the body around the headlight is not
deformed.
Park the vehicle on a level spot.
The driver gets into the driver’s seat and puts the
vehicle in a state ready for driving (with a full tank).
Bounce the vehicle several times.
(c) Adjust the headlight aim in vertical direction.
(1) Using adjusting screw A, adjustment the headlight
aim to within the specifications.
(2) Make sure that the gauge bubble is within the ac-
ceptable range.
HINT:
If the gauge bubble is outside the acceptable range, check that
the vehicle is parked on a level spot.
Readjust the headlight aim after parking the vehicle on a level
spot.
(d) Adjust the headlight aim in horizontal direction.
Using adjusting screw B, adjust the headlight aim to within
the specifications.
3. HOW TO RESET LH AND RH AIMING INDICATORS
(Unlocking method)
HINT:
These operations should be done only when the head adjust-
ment of the headlight aim is necessary, for example in case the
headlight aim ”0” mark deviates from the acceptable range
when the headlight is reassembled after repair.
(a) Turn the adjusting screw B to the right, and remove the
holder assembly from the cylindrical part of the housing.
(b) Unlock the holder assembly.
