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  1. 09-17-2012, 04:29 PM #1
    tomh
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    Headlight aiming

    I need to adjust the H1s, any advice on a way to accomplish this would be much appreciated!
    Thanks in advance!
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  2. 09-17-2012, 05:24 PM #2
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    Look in the owners manual, should be in there.
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  3. 09-17-2012, 05:26 PM #3
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    Level ground. Aim at white wall 15 feet from you bumper...have some masking tape handy to mark at the wall ..and a dark blanket to cover one of the lights..aim driver side first...then passenger..


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  4. 09-17-2012, 06:01 PM #4
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    From the factory repair manual:

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    continued on this page:

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  5. 09-18-2012, 08:25 AM #5
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    This is the kind of information I was looking for and a GREAT reason for anyone just visiting the site to JOIN!
    THANKS so much for everyone's time and information it is much appreciated.
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  6. 09-18-2012, 08:45 AM #6
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    neat and timely info for me too.
    do we assume distance "a" is the same distance between headlight centers on the car?
    and wouldn't it be offset to the right?
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  7. 09-18-2012, 11:17 AM #7
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    That looks like info for an H4 single reflector. Your H1 has 2 reflectors so it has 4 screws not 2. Each reflector must be adjusted individually. That would be in a 72 or earlier Owners Manual.
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  8. 09-18-2012, 11:45 AM #8
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    This is from my old Rabbit/Scirocco Bentley manual. I believe this is US spec. for headlight aim.
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  9. 09-18-2012, 12:41 PM #9
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    SL30 - Supplementary Lighting from Workshop Manual

    Quote Originally Posted by RSTarga View Post
    That looks like info for an H4 single reflector. Your H1 has 2 reflectors so it has 4 screws not 2. Each reflector must be adjusted individually. That would be in a 72 or earlier Owners Manual.
    Same concept applies:

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