2025-02-12

Headlights - Adjust - Europe (ECE) (Wall 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

  • 2025-02-12: Released new procedure.

Adjust Headlights using Tool

1133367-00-A HEADLIGHT ALIGNER, BEISSBARTH, MLD 815
  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
  2. Clean the headlights with an IPA wipe and allow to dry.
  3. Open the hood.
  4. Use the touchscreen to turn on the headlights.
  5. Remove the underhood aprons.
  6. Position the headlight tester tool ~30 cm (12 in) from the front of the LH headlight lens.
  7. Turn on the headlight tester tool.
  8. 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.
  9. Turn on the alignment laser, and then rotate the tool as necessary to align the laser with the base of both hood struts.
  10. On the headlight tester tool, select Test EC, then select Free Test.
  11. On the headlight tester tool, select Vehicle, and then use the + or - buttons to select the vehicle type to Car.
  12. On the headlight tester tool, select Headlight, and then use the + or - buttons to select the headlight type to EU Asym.
  13. On the headlight tester tool, select Light, and then use the + or - buttons to change the Light type to Bi-LED.
  14. On the headlight tester tool, select Inclination, and then use the + or - buttons to set the inclination to -1.0 %.
  15. On the headlight tester tool, select Height , and then use the + or - buttons to set the height to 82 cm.
  16. On the headlight tester tool, select OK to save the settings.
  17. Press OK once again to skip the fog light setup screen.
  18. Put a sheet of white paper onto the LH headlamp to aid in locating the focal point of the headlamp.
  19. On the headlight tester tool, select the laser icon to turn on the headlight laser guide.
  20. On the headlight tester tool, select the Left low beam and then select the Low beam icon near the bottom of the screen.
  21. Adjust the tool to position the headlight laser guide crosshair over the focal point of the headlight.
  22. On the headlight tester tool, select the laser icon to turn off the headlight laser guide, and then remove the paper.
  23. Locate the headlight adjuster(s).
    Figure 1. Adjustment screws: inner (1) for horizontal adjustment, outer (2) for vertical adjustment
  24. Adjust the headlight to the measurement on the headlight tester tool screen using a 6 mm hex socket.
  25. On the headlight tester tool, select Save to record the results.
  26. Move the headlight tester tool to the RH headlight, and then position the tool ~30 cm (12 in) from the front of the RH headlight lens.
  27. Put a sheet of white paper onto the RH headlamp to aid in locating the focal point of the headlamp.
  28. On the headlight tester tool, select the Right low beam, and then select the Low beam icon near the bottom of the screen.
  29. On the headlight tester tool, select the laser icon to turn on the headlight laser guide.
  30. Adjust the tool to position the headlight laser guide crosshair over the focal point of the headlight.
  31. On the headlight tester tool, select the laser icon to turn off the headlight laser guide, and then remove the paper.
  32. Adjust the headlight to the measurement on the headlight tester tool screen using a 6 mm hex socket.
    Figure 2. Adjustment screws: inner (1) for horizontal adjustment, outer (2) for vertical adjustment
  33. On the headlight tester tool, select Save to record the results.
  34. On the headlight tester tool, select Save again to view the test results.
  35. Turn off the headlights.
  36. Reinstall the underhood aprons.
  37. Close the hood.