Adjusting the headlamps, Vertical aim adjustment, Maintenance 285 – FORD 2014 Expedition v.3 User Manual

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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, an authorized dealer should
check the alignment of your headlamps.

Vertical Aim Adjustment

1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.

• (A) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
• (B) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (C) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
• (D) Horizontal reference line

2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp (indicated by a
3.0 millimeter circle on the lens) to the ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood. Cover one of the headlamps so no light from that lamp
hits the wall.

4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge towards the
right. If this edge is not at the
horizontal reference line, the beam
will need to be adjusted so the edge
is at the same height as the
horizontal reference line.

C

A

B

D

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2014 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, March 2014
USA
(fus)

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