2025-10-02

SAE Headlights - Adjust (Model Y Standard) (Adjust W/ Tool)

Correction code NEW 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautionsfor safe and healthy working practices.

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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.
  • 2025-10-01: Released new procedure.
  1. Open LH front door
  2. Lower LH front window
  3. Open hood
  4. Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link)
  5. Enter headlight aiming mode through UI
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    Note
    via Controls > Service > Adjust Headlights
  6. Position headlight aimer in front of LH headlamp ~30cm distance from surface of headlamp lens, Adjust height as necessary to match center point of headlamp (~78cm)(778.7mm)
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    Note
    Operating range for tester is 200-500mm, Ensure headlight aimer is on a surface level with the vehicle
  7. Power on headlight aimer
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    Note
    Plug into power outlet if necessary
  8. Use knobs on base to adjust headlight aimer level
  9. Align headlight aimer perpendicular to vehicle
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    Note
    Use visor/laser to line up the tester perpendicular to the axis between furthest fender bolts. If the headlight aimer can move between RH and LH headlights while maintaining the same laser angle projected onto the fender bolts, it is set correctly - perpendicular to the car
  10. Select "Test US"
  11. Select "Free Test"
  12. Select "Headlight" and adjust to "SAE" using the + / - buttons
  13. Select "Light" setting and adjust to "LED" using the + / - buttons
  14. Repeat for "Height" option to adjust to 78CM using the +/- buttons
  15. Select "OK"
  16. Proceed past fog light settings
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    Note
    Select "OK"
  17. Select the laser icon and adjust the tester horizontal and vertical position to LH headlamp marking
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    Note
    Markings can be difficult to spot, Use of a flashlight can aid in finding marks, align the vertical laser with the inner edge of the most inboard LED on the lower inboard array (see last image)
  18. Turn off laser guide
  19. Initiate LH headlight aiming
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    Note
    Select the LH low beam icon and select the low beam button at the bottom of the screen
  20. Select "Left" then use the left scroll wheel on the steering wheel to adjust the beam level
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    Note
    Target 0.00", Tolerance +/- 1.00" Do not sit in vehicle as this will affect headlamp height. There may be a delay between scroll wheel input and actual light adjustment output. Vertical adjustment only, Different regions may require a counterweight of 75kg
  21. Record results of LH Headlamp aiming
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    Select the "save" icon
  22. Position headlight aimer in front of RH headlamp ~30cm distance from surface of headlamp lens, Adjust height as necessary to match center point of headlamp (~78cm) (778.7mm)
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    Note
    Operating range for tester is 200-500mm, Ensure headlight aimer is on a surface level with the vehicle
  23. Select the laser icon and adjust the tester horizontal and vertical position to RH headlamp marking
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    Note
    Markings can be difficult to spot, Use of a flashlight can aid in finding marks, Shift vertical beam outboard 66mm from marking to properly align with light output
  24. Turn off laser guide
  25. Initiate RH headlight aiming
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    Note
    Select the RH low beam icon and select the low beam button at the bottom of the screen
  26. Select "Right" then use left scroll wheel on the steering wheel to adjust the beam level. Target 0.00
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    Note
    Target 0.00", Tolerance +/- 1.00" Do not sit in vehicle as this will affect headlamp height. There may be delay between scroll wheel input and actual light adjustment output.
  27. Select the save icon to record results
  28. Review test results of headlight aiming
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    Select the "save" icon
  29. Close hood
  30. Raise LH front window
  31. Close LH front door