Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution VIII 2003, Technical Information Manual

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ADJUSTMENT OF OTHER PARTS
REFERENCE MATERIAL
8-11
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. The low beam headlight should project on the screen upper
edge of the beam (cut-off).
2. If not the case, turn the adjusting screws to achieve the
specified low-beam cut-off location on the aiming screen.
Standard value:
(Vertical direction) Range of headlight center line 53
±
50 mm (
±
2.1 inches)
NOTE: There is no horizontal aim adjustment. Horizontal
aim is preset and does not require adjustment.
3. When adjusting one headlight, disconnect the other
headlight harness.
CAUTION
Do not cover a headlight for more than three minutes to
prevent the plastic headlight lens deformation.
4. High-beam pattern should be correct when the low-beams
are adjusted properly.
FOG LIGHT AIMING
M4080013000043
PRE-AIMING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Inspect for badly rusted or faulty fog light assemblies.
2. These conditions must be corrected before a satisfactory
adjustment can be made.
3. Inspect tire inflation, and adjust if necessary.
4. If the fuel tank is not full, place a weight in the trunk of the
vehicle to simulate weight of a full tank [3 kg (6.5 pounds)
per gallon.]
5. There should be no other load in the vehicle other than
driver or substituted weight of approximately 70 kg (150
pounds) placed in driver's position.
AC211949
VERTICAL
DIRECTION
VERTICAL
ADJUSTING
AB
ACX01800
DISTANCE OF
VERTICAL
DIRECTION
HEADLIGHT
CENTER
HIGH INTENSITY
ZONE
15
(H)
(V)
AB