29/10/2020 16:48:04

Headlights - Adjust - NA (Tool Method)

Correction code 17400150 0.18 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so.NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Identify Headlight Type

This procedure is NOT applicable to the "Global" style headlight. The global headlight (2) has a different reflector and lens design compared to the SAE/ECE headlight (1), illustrated below. For instructions on adjusting the global headlight, see Headlights - Adjust - Global (Wall Method).

Adjust Headlights Using a Headlight Tester

Special tools required for this procedure:

Supplier Part Number Description
Tesla 1133367-00-A Beissbarth Headlight Tester, Model 815
  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
  2. Make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to specification.
  3. Open the front trunk hood.
  4. On the touchscreen, touch Controls (vehicle icon), and then touch the Software tab to display the vehicle firmware version.
    • If the vehicle is running firmware version 2018.36.8 or higher, proceed to Step 5.
    • If the vehicle is running an earlier firmware version, update the vehicle firmware to version 2018.36.8 or higher. See Software Update.
  5. On the vehicle touchscreen, enter headlight adjustment mode: Controls > Service > Adjust Headlights.
  6. Turn on the headlights.
  7. Position the headlight tester tool ~11 in. (30 cm) from the front of the LH headlight lens.
  8. Adjust the height of the headlight tester tool to ~27.5 in. (70 cm) above the ground to align with the center point of the headlamp.
  9. Connect the headlight tester tool to an electrical outlet, and then turn on the headlight tester tool.
  10. Adjust the knobs on the base of the headlight tester tool until the tool is leveled, as indicated by the bubble gauge on the tool.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The bubble must be entirely inside of the center ring in order to properly align the headlights.
  11. Turn on the alignment laser near the top of the tool, and then rotate the tool as necessary to align the laser with the base of both hood struts.
    Figure 1. LH Hood Strut
  12. On the headlight tester tool, select Test US, then select Applications >Free Test.
  13. On the headlight tester tool, select Headlight, and then use the + or - buttons to change the Headlight type to "VOR".
  14. On the headlight tester tool, select Light, and then use the + or - buttons to change the Light type to LED.
  15. On the headlight tester tool, select Inclination, and then use the + or - buttons to set the inclination.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Inclination information is located on the headlight.
  16. On the headlight tester tool, select Height.
    1. On the headlight tester tool, select Laser, and then position the laser in the middle of the headlight.
    2. Move the headlight tester tool up or down on the column to the indicated height.
  17. On the headlight tester tool, select OK.
  18. Choose settings to test and adjust the fog lights, if necessary. See Light - Fog - Front (Adjust).
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Or click OK to skip the Fog Light setup screen.
  19. On the headlight tester tool, select Laser to turn on the headlight laser guide.
  20. On the headlight tester tool, select Left low beam, and then select Low beam near the bottom of the screen.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The "L" and "R" indicators at the bottom of the screen are reversed. For example, "L" is on the right side and "R" is on the left side.
  21. Adjust the headlight laser guide crosshair to line up with the vertical and horizontal marks on the LH headlight.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Or place a piece of paper against the LH headlight, and then adjust the tool to place the headlight laser guide crosshair over the brightest spot on the paper.
  22. On the headlight tester tool, select Laser to turn off the headlight laser guide.
  23. On the steering wheel, use the left scroll wheel to adjust the beam level: Target 0.00" +/- 1.0"
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Do not sit in the vehicle, as this will affect headlight alignment.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    There might be a delay between the scroll wheel input and actual headlight adjustment output.
  24. On the headlight tester tool, select Save to record the results.
  25. Roll the headlight tester tool to the RH headlight, and then position the tool ~30 cm from the front of the RH headlight lens.
  26. On the headlight tester tool, select Right low beam, and then select Low beam near the bottom of the screen.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Make sure that High beam is not selected.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The "L" and "R" indicators at the bottom of the screen are reversed. For example, "L" is on the right side and "R" is on the left side.
  27. Adjust the headlight laser guide crosshair to line up with the vertical and horizontal marks on the RH headlight.
  28. On the headlight tester tool, select Laser to turn off the headlight laser guide.
  29. On the steering wheel, use the right scroll wheel on the steering wheel to adjust the beam level: Target 0.00" +/- 1.0"
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Do not sit in the vehicle while using the scroll wheel as this will affect headlight alignment.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    There might be a delay between the scroll wheel input and actual headlight adjustment output.
  30. On the headlight tester tool, select Save to record the results.
  31. Test and adjust the fog lights, if necessary. See Light - Fog - Front (Adjust).
  32. On the headlight tester tool, select Save again to view test results.
  33. Close the front trunk hood.
  34. On the touchscreen, select Done.