Headlights - Adjust - EMEA (Tool Method)
Correction code 17409150 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.
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier | Part Number | Description |
Tesla | 1133367-00-A | Beissbarth Headlight Tester, Model 815 |
Identify Headlight Type
Adjust Headlights Using a Headlight Tester
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Enter headlight adjustment mode:
- Park the vehicle on a level surface.
- Make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to specification.
- Open the front trunk hood.
- Turn on the headlights.
- Position 75 kg of ballast in the driver seat.
- Position the headlight tester tool ~11 in. (30 cm) from the front of the LH headlight lens.
- 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.
- Connect the headlight tester tool to an electrical outlet, and then turn on the headlight tester tool.
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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.
NoteThe bubble must be entirely inside of the center ring in order to properly align the headlights.
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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.
- On the headlight tester tool, select Test EC > Applications > Free Test.
- On the headlight tester tool, select Vehicle, and then use the + or - buttons to change the vehicle type to "Car".
- On the headlight tester tool, select Headlight, and then use the + or - buttons to change the Headlight type to "EU Asym".
- On the headlight tester tool, select Light, and then use the + or - buttons to change the Light type to Bi-LED.
- On the headlight tester tool, select Inclination, and then use the + or - buttons to set the inclination to "-1.0%".
- On the headlight tester tool, select Height, and then use the + or - buttons to change the height to "70 cm".
- On the headlight tester tool, select OK and then select OK again to skip the Fog Light setup screen.
- On the headlight tester tool, select the "laser beam" button to turn on the headlight laser guide.
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Adjust the headlight laser guide crosshair to line up with the vertical and
horizontal marks on the LH headlight (see image A).
NoteSome early production headlights do not have the vertical and horizontal headlight marks. In this case:
- Adjust the height of the machine to 70 cm as indicated on the machine height adjustment post (see image B).
- Measure 14.7 cm from the front corner of the front fender to the bottom edge of the headlight (see image B).
NoteAlternatively, the laser guide crosshair can be aimed at the brightest spot on a piece of paper placed against the headlight. - On the headlight tester tool, select the "laser beam" button to turn off the headlight laser guide.
- If not already activated, enter headlight adjustment mode. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch: Controls > Service > Adjust Headlights.
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On the headlight tester
tool, select the "Left low beam" button on the left side of the screen, and
then select the "Low beam" button at the bottom of the screen.
NoteMake sure that High beam is not selected.NoteThe "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.
- On the vehicle touchscreen, select Left.
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On the steering wheel, use
the left scroll wheel to adjust the beam level. When adjusted to within
specification, the beam indicator on the headlight tester tool will change
from red to green.
CAUTIONDo not sit in the vehicle, as this will affect headlight alignment.NoteThere might be a delay between the scroll wheel input and actual headlight adjustment output.
- On the headlight tester tool, select the "Save" button to record the results.
- Roll the headlight tester tool to the RH headlight, position the tool ~30 cm from the front of the RH headlight lens.
- Align the tool to the RH headlight (see steps 19 to 21).
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On the headlight tester
tool, select the "Right low beam" button on the right side of the screen,
and then select the "Low beam" button at the bottom of the screen.
NoteMake sure that High beam is not selected.NoteThe "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.
- On the vehicle touchscreen, select Right.
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On the steering wheel, use the left scroll wheel to adjust the beam level.
When adjusted to within specification, the beam indicator on the headlight
tester tool will change from red to green.
CAUTIONDo not sit in the vehicle, as this will affect headlight alignment.NoteThere might be a delay between the scroll wheel input and actual headlight adjustment output.
- On the headlight tester tool, select the "Save" button to record results, and then select "Save" again to view the results.
- Close the front trunk hood.
- On the touchscreen, exit headlight adjustment mode.