01/04/2024 14:43:26
Headlights - Adjust - Global (Wall Method)
Correction code 17400160 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.
- 2024-04-01: Updated measurements and units.
Identify Headlight Type
Inclination angle in Adjustment Mode versus under normal driving conditions
Adjust Headlights Using a Wall
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Enter headlight adjustment mode:
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Position the vehicle for
adjusting the headlights. The vehicle should be:
- Located in a darker work area with low ambient lighting.
- Parked on a level surface.
- Perpendicular to a wall that has a matte surface. The wall must be at least 1.8 m (6 ft) high and 3.7 m (12 ft) wide.
- Make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to specification.
- Put a piece of tape on the wall 71 cm (28 in) from the ground.
- Measure 7.62 m (25 ft) away from the wall and put a piece of tape on the ground to indicate where the vehicle should be parked.
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Park the vehicle
perpendicular to the wall so that the front fascia is flush with the tape
that was placed on the ground in the previous step.
- Confirm that the vehicle is perpendicular to the wall by measuring the distance from the center of each front wheel to the wall. If necessary, reposition the vehicle until the distance between each front wheel to the wall is equal.
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Holding a laser pointer
against the tape on the wall, project a laser beam onto the center point of
the vehicle. When the laser beam is aligned with the center of the vehicle,
mark the wall at the laser pointer with a piece of tape, adjacent to the
tape applied during step 4. This is the center reference point.
Tip: Aim the laser beam at the flat part of the front fascia cover, directly below the bottom tip of the Tesla "T" badge.
- Put tape on the wall 75 cm (29.5 in) to the left and to the right of the center reference point. These are the left and right reference points.
- If not already activated, enter headlight adjustment mode. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls > Service > Adjust Headlamps to enable Headlight Adjustment Mode.
- Cover the RH headlight with a clean shop towel; make sure that all light from the right headlight is blocked.
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On the vehicle touchscreen,
select Left, then use the left scroll wheel on the steering wheel
to adjust the beam level.
NoteThe top of the rectangular beam aligns with the horizontal tape mark on the wall, and the left edge of the L-shaped beam aligns with left reference point.CAUTIONDo not sit in the vehicle, as this will affect headlight alignment.
- Remove the cover from the RH headlight.
- Repeat steps 11 through 13, covering the LH headlight and adjusting the RH headlight.
- Exit the headlight adjustment mode on the center display.