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LIGHTING SYSTEM — Adjustment / Retractor hinge

T-55prose procedure
Continued from T-54

Adjustment

Headlight aiming

  1. 1
    Adjust the tire air pressure to specification.
  2. 2
    Turn on the retractor switch to raise the retractable headlights.
  3. 3
    Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
  4. 4
    Adjust the headlights to meet local regulations by turning the two adjusting screws.
    Headlight unit shown with a screwdriver engaging the horizontal adjusting screw, with curved arrows indicating left/right adjustment. Label 'HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT'. Illustrates headlight aiming horizontal adjustment.
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Retractor hinge

  1. 1
    Begin with the headlights fully retracted.
    Before disconnecting the negative battery cable, verify the ID code number of audio anti-theft function.
    If not, an audio unit may not operate after reconnecting the negative battery cable.
  2. 2
    Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. 3
    Disconnect the motor link.
    View of the retractor motor and motor link attachment area. Callouts identify 'RETRACTOR MOTOR' (top) and 'MOTOR LINK' (bottom). Illustrates Step 3 — disconnect the motor link.
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  4. 4
    Lower the retractor hinge until the hinge is stopped by the stop.
    Retractor hinge area shown with an arrow pointing to the stop. Callouts label 'STOP' and 'RETRACTOR HINGE'. Illustrates Step 4 — lower the retractor hinge until it is stopped by the stop.
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  5. 5
    Adjust the stop so that the headlight lid is flush with the fender and hood.
    Top view of the headlight lid showing arrows pointing inward from three sides indicating flush alignment of the lid with the fender and hood. Illustrates Step 5 — adjust the stop so the lid is flush.
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