Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps

AP82.10-P-8260L

Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps

18.05.2018

Model

257

Static LED headlamp, shown on model 257

Dynamic LED headlamp, shown on model 257

Shown on model 257.321

 Warning

Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.

Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

General information on checking/correcting headlamp adjustment

AH82.10-P-1000-01A



Check

1

Check low beam setting, adjust if necessary.

Static LED headlamps, ECE version

AP82.10-P-8263TB

Static LED headlamps, SAE version

AP82.10-P-8263TC

Dynamic LED headlamps, ECE version

AP82.10-P-8263TD

Dynamic LED headlamps, SAE version

AP82.10-P-8263TE


Before the low beams are checked and set, all the operation steps listed in the linked description must be performed carefully.
Otherwise, the headlamps concerned may not be correctly set, which can then jeopardize the road safety of the vehicle.

2

Switch on main beam.


Model 257
with code 608 (Adaptive Highbeam Assist)
Model 257
with code 628 (Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus)
For vehicles with active high beams assistant, have an assistant operate headlamp flashing.
Otherwise the check cannot be carried out correctly.

3

Check setting of high beam.

AP82.10-P-8260-02T

 The high beams are adjusted when the corresponding low beam headlamp is adjusted; the high beams cannot be adjusted separately.

If the high beam setting is not OK.



Rectify problems.

 Subject to separate repair order.

4

Reset switch positions to input condition.