2025-07-10

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

Correction code 17400100 FRT 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

  • 2025-07-10: Updated the procedure to clarify which pattern should be aligned during headlight adjustment.
  • 2025-05-29: Updated the wall test procedure to improve accuracy.

Adjust Headlights Using a Wall

  1. Open the LH front door and lower LH front window.
  2. Open the front trunk hood.
  3. Place the vehicle in Service Mode via touchscreen. See Service Mode.
  4. On the vehicle touchscreen, enter headlight adjustment mode: Controls > Service > Adjust Headlights.
  5. Select wall aiming, press and hold brake pedal to turn on drive rails to let headlights perform a calibration cycle.
  6. Position vehicle in front of a wall. The vehicle should be:
    • Parked on a level surface.
    • View camera preview on center display.
    • Position vehicle to align with the red line that perfectly overlaps the wall-floor intersection and the distance from the front of the vehicle to wall measures exactly 4 meters.
  7. Select Left then use left scroll wheel on steering wheel to adjust beam level.
  8. Adjust LH headlight horizontal and vertical beam to align with left L-shaped indicator on the screen.
  9. Adjust vertical aim to align with "A" and "B".
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Do not sit in vehicle as this will affect headlamp height..
  10. Select Right then use left scroll wheel on steering wheel to adjust beam level.
  11. Adjust RH headlight horizontal and vertical beam to align with right L-shaped indictor on the screen.
  12. Adjust vertical aim to align with "A" and "B".
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Do not sit in vehicle as this will affect headlamp height..
  13. Select X located at top left of display to exit headlight adjustment mode.
  14. Enter the Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  15. Raise LH front window and close LH front door.