2025-06-04

Global Headlights - Adjust (Wall Method) (Test/Adjust)

Correction code 17400160 FRT 0.15 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.

  • 2025-06-04: Updated the wall test procedure to improve usability.

Adjust Headlights Using a Wall

Special tools required for this procedure:
  • 1114934-00-A: Laser Measure
  • 1115239-00-A: Tape Measure, 5m-16ft
  1. Measure 4 m (13 ft) away from the wall and apply a piece of tape on the floor to indicate where the vehicle should be parked.
  2. Open LH front door and lower LH front window.
  3. Enter the Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  4. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Service > Adjust Headlights to enable Headlight Adjustment Mode.
  5. On the Headlight Aiming window, select Wall Aiming, then select Continue.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    A short drive outdoors is needed to calibrate the leveling sensor.
  6. Position the vehicle for headlight adjustment as follows and then select Continue:
    • The vehicle should be placed in a dark working area with low ambient lighting.
    • Make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to specification.
    • The vehicle should be parked on a flat 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.
    • Align the front fascia with the tape on the floor.
  7. Confirm that the vehicle is perpendicular to the wall by measuring the distance from the center of each front wheel to the wall.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    If the distances are equal, this ensures vehicle is perpendicular to wall; otherwise, reposition the vehicle until the difference between left and right measurements is no greater than 3 mm.
  8. Adjust LH headlight as follows:
    • Select Left on the touchscreen.
    • Use the left scroll wheel on the steering wheel to adjust the beam level.
    • Adjust the LH headlight so that the top of the horizontal beam aligns with the horizontal mark on UI, and the left edge of the L-shaped beam aligns with the LH vertical mark on UI.
  9. Adjust RH headlight as follows:
    • Select Right on the touchscreen.
    • Use the left scroll wheel on the steering wheel to adjust the beam level.
    • Adjust the RH headlight so that the top of the horizontal beam aligns with the horizontal mark on UI, and the left edge of the L-shaped beam aligns with the RH vertical mark on UI.
  10. Select X at the top left of the window to exit the headlight adjustment mode.
  11. Exit the Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  12. Raise LH front window and close LH front door.