01/04/2024 14:46:48

Headlights - Adjust - NA (Wall Method)

Correction code 17400100 0.10 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

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 Wall

  1. Position the vehicle for adjusting the headlights. The vehicle should be:
    • Located in a darkened area.
    • Parked on a level surface.
    • Perpendicular to a wall that has a white matte surface. The wall must be at least 6 ft (1.83 m) high and 12 ft (3.76 m) wide.
  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, touch Controls > Service > Adjust Headlamps to enable Headlight Adjustment Mode.
  6. Turn on the headlights.
  7. Put a piece of tape on the wall 27.5 in (69.8 cm) from the ground to indicate where the beam should show.
  8. Measure 25 ft (7.62 m) away from the wall and put a piece of tape on the ground to indicate where the vehicle should be parked.
  9. 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.
  10. Note the height between the ground and the center projector lens on the driver side headlight.
  11. Mark a straight line between each of the center projector lenses and the wall. At the point where each line meets the wall, mark the height that was noted in the previous step.
  12. Use the touchscreen to turn on the low beam headlights.
  13. Cover the RH headlight; make sure that all light from the right headlight is blocked.
  14. 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.
  15. Adjust the headlight so that the distance between the ground and the top right part of the beam on the wall is 27.5 in (69.8 cm).
  16. Repeat steps 13 through 15 covering the LH headlight and adjusting the RH headlight.
  17. Close the hood.
  18. Use the touchscreen to turn off the headlights.