2025-10-02

SAE Headlights - Adjust (Model Y Standard) (Wall Method)

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. Park vehicle on a flat level surface
  2. Mark Center line on wall
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    Project a laser perpendicular to wall onto center point of vehicle, then mark a center-line on wall
  3. Apply tape to floor 25' (7.6m) from wall
  4. Measure distance from center of both front wheels to wall
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    If equal, this ensures vehicle is perpendicular to wall, If not equal, re-position vehicle accordingly, maximum difference between left and right is 3 mm
  5. Create horizontal wall marker
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    Apply tape to wall 30.5" (78 cm) from ground
  6. Create vertical wall markers
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    Note
    Measure 31." (79cm) from the center line and apply vertical tape on both sides of center-line
  7. Identify and tape center location of vehicle
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    Using the front camera as a guide, apply a piece of tape going vertically to signify center
  8. Open LH front door
  9. Lower LH front window
  10. Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link)
  11. Enter headlight aiming mode through UI
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    via Controls > Service > Adjust Headlights
  12. Completely cover RH headlight
  13. Adjust LH headlight
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    Select "Left" then use left scroll wheel on steering wheel to adjust beam level, Adjust LH headlight horizontal and vertical beam to align with left L-shaped indicator on the screen, Adjust vertical aim to align with "A" and "B", Do not sit in vehicle as this will affect headlamp height
  14. Remove cover from RH headlight and completely cover LH headlight
  15. Adjust RH headlight
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    Select "Right" then use left scroll wheel on steering wheel to adjust beam level, Adjust RH headlight horizontal and vertical beam to align with right L-shaped indicator on the screen, Adjust vertical aim to align with "A" and "B", Do not sit in vehicle as this will affect headlamp height
  16. Exit headlight adjustment mode from center display
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    Select X located at top left of display
  17. Run ODIN routine PROC_ICE_X_EXIT-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link)
  18. Remove cover from LH headlight
  19. Raise LH front window
  20. Close LH front door