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5. Open the hood.
6. Draw a vertical line (through the center of
each headlight beam pattern) and a horizon-
tal line (through the center of each headlight
beam pattern) on the aiming screen.
And then, draw the horizontal parallel line at
0.8 in. (21 mm) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the
parallel line with a phillips screwdriver
- VERTICAL AIMING
WARNING:
Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by an
authorized Hyundai Dealer.
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
G250A01A-AATFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR HYUNDAIIf you desire additional information about main-
taining and servicing your Hyundai, you may
purchase a factory Shop Manual at your Hyundai
dealer's parts department. This is the same
manual used by dealership technicians and
while it is highly technical it can be useful in
obtaining a better understanding of your car and
how it works.G240A01A-AATPOWER STEERING HOSESIt is suggested that you check the power steer-
ing hose connections for fluid leakage at regular
intervals. The power steering hoses should be
replaced if there is severe surface cracking,
scuffing or worn spots. Deterioration of the hose
could cause premature failure.Recommended FluidUse PSF-3 type fluidNOTE:Do not start the engine when the power
steering oil reservoir is empty.
G290A03E-AATBefore performing aiming adjustment, make
sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press
the front bumper & rear bumper down sev-
eral times. Place the vehicle at a distance of
118 in. (3,000 mm) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for
full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and
spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver
or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the head light lenses and turn on the
headlights (Low beam).
Vertical
Aiming
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Specification:"H"
Horizontal center line of headlights from
ground.
Low beam : 25.2 in. (639 mm)
High beam : 23.3 in. (619 mm)
"W"
Distance between each headlight center.
Low beam : 44.2 in. (1124 mm)
High beam : 33.0 in. (840 mm)
"L"
Distance between the headlights and the
wall that the lights are tested against.
: 118 in. (3,000 mm).
G290B03E-AATAdjustment After Headlight Assembly
ReplacementIf the vehicle has had front body repair and the
headlight assembly has been replaced, the
headlight aiming should be checked using an
aiming screen as shown in the illustration. Turn
on the headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is
parallel to the center line of the body and is
aligned with point "P" shown in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the center
of the headlights.
G290B01A-1
L
W
H
HCut-off line
"P"
1.18 in. (30mm)Vertical line
Horizontal line
Ground
line
REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT BULBSG260A03A-AATBefore attempting to replace a headlight bulb, be
sure the switch is turned to the "OFF" position.
The next paragraph shows how to reach the
headlight bulbs so they may be changed. Be
sure to replace the burned-out bulb with one of
the same number and wattage rating.
CAUTION:
Keep the lamps out of contact with petro-
leum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc.
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7. Push the bulb spring to remove the headlight
bulb. 6. Turn the plastic cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
HXDFL1011 HXDFL1010
4. Using a socket wrench of the correct size,
remove the headlight assembly mounting bolts.
5. Disconnect the power cord from the back of
the headlight. Replacement instructions:
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.
2. Open the engine hood.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base,
avoid touching the glass.
G270A01A-AATHEADLIGHT AND FRONT TURN SIG-
NAL LIGHT
G270A01E
High beam
Low beam
Turn signal light
HXDFL1009HXDFL1022
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WARNING:
This halogen bulb contains gas under pres-
sure and if impacted could shatter, result-
ing in flying fragments. Always wear eye
protection when servicing the bulb. Protect
the bulb against abrasions or scratches
and against liquids when lighted. Turn the
bulb on only when installing in a headlight.
Replace the headlight if damaged or cracked.
Keep the bulb out of the reach of children
and dispose of the used bulb with care. 8. Remove the protective cap from the re-
placement bulb and install the new bulb by
matching the plastic base with the headlight
hole. Retighten the bulb spring and recon-
nect the power cord.
9. Use the protective cap and carton to prompt-
ly dispose of the old bulb.
10. Check for proper headlight aim.
(1) High beam
(2) Low beam
(3) Front turn signal light
HXDFL1013-1
(1)(2)(3)
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REAR COMBINATION LIGHT
(Stop / Tail Light, Back up light and Rear
Turn Signal Light)
4 Door1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Unscrew and remove the cover on the inside
of the rear luggage trim.
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HXDFL1017
3. To replace the rear combination light, re-
move it from the bulb holder and install the
new bulb.(2)
HXDFL335
3. Remove the mounting screws of the rear
combination light with a socket wrench.4. To replace the rear combination light, re-
move it from the bulb holder and install the
new bulb.
(1) Stop/Tail light
(2) Side marker light
(3) Rear turn signal light
(4) Back up light
5 Door (Luggage compartment)
1. Open the tail gate.2. Remove the mounting screws of the rear
combination light with a flat blade screw-
driver.
HXDFL1016-AHXDFL1015(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
HXDFL334
(1)
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HXDFL333 HXDFL342
5 Door (Tail gate)
1. Open the tail gate.
HXDFL332
2. Remove the cover with a flat blade screw-
driver.Back up light
3. To replace the rear combination light, re-
move it from the bulb holder and install the
new bulb.
Tail light
(1) Stop/Tail light
(2) Rear turn signal light
G270C01L-GATLUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
4 Door1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Remove the plastic cover with a flat blade
screwdriver.
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HTB284
3. Disconnect the power cord.
4. Replace with a new bulb.
HXDFL343
3. Disconnect the power cord.
HTB284
4. Replace with a new bulb.
5Door
1. Open the tail gate.
2. Remove the luggage compartment light cover
on the right side package tray panel with
pushing it.
HXDFL341B
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G270E01E-AATSIDE MARKER LIGHT1. Remove the cover with a flat blade screw-
driver.2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Replace with a new bulb.
HXDFL338HXDFL339
HXDFL340G270G01E-GAT
INTERIOR LIGHT
Room Light1. Remove the plastic cover with a flat blade
screwdriver.
HXDFL1020
Screwdriver
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