2025-02-13

Headlights - Adjust (Wall Method)

Correction code 1740020402 FRT 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.

Adjust Headlights Using a Wall

  1. Position the vehicle for adjusting the headlights. The vehicle should be:
    • Located in a darker work area with low ambient lighting.
    • Parked on a 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.
  2. Make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to specification.
  3. Put a piece of tape on the wall 61 cm (24 in) from the ground.
  4. Measure 7.62 m (25 ft) away from the wall and put a piece of tape on the ground to indicate where the vehicle should be parked.
  5. Park vehicle on flat level surface perpendicular to wall and align front fascia with tape on floor.
  6. Confirm that the vehicle is perpendicular to the wall by measuring the distance from the center of each front wheel to the wall. If necessary, reposition the vehicle until the distance between each front wheel to the wall is equal.
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    Note
    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.
  7. Holding a laser pointer against the tape on the wall, project a laser beam onto the center point of the vehicle. When the laser beam is aligned with the center of the vehicle, mark the wall at the laser pointer with a piece of tape, this is the center reference point.
  8. Open LH front door and lower LH front window.
  9. Enter the Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  10. If not already activated, enter headlight adjustment mode. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls > Service > Adjust Headlamps to enable Headlight Adjustment Mode.
  11. Enable test drive override through center display.
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    Note
    If floor is leveled override button can be used , maximal deviation of floor is 3 mm.
  12. Cover the RH headlight with a clean shop towel; make sure that all light from the right headlight is blocked.
  13. Holding a laser pointer against the tape on the wall, project a laser beam onto the center point of the vehicle. When the laser beam is aligned with the center of the vehicle, mark the wall at the laser pointer with a piece of tape, this is the center reference point.
  14. On the vehicle touchscreen, select Left, then use the left scroll wheel on the steering wheel to adjust the beam level.
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    Note
    The top of the rectangular beam aligns with the horizontal tape mark on the wall, and the left edge of the L-shaped beam aligns with left reference point.
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    CAUTION
    Do not sit in the vehicle, as this will affect headlight alignment.
  15. Remove the cover from the RH headlight.
  16. Repeat steps 12 through 15, covering the LH headlight and adjusting the RH headlight.
  17. Exit the headlight adjustment mode on the center display.
  18. Exit the Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  19. Raise LH front window and close LH front door.