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Always Refer To Applicable S/M When Adjusting Headlights (07120D)
Reference number: 07120D
ALWAYS REFER TO APPLICABLE S/M WHEN ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS
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Whenever you're adjusting the headlights, always refer to the procedure in the applicable S/M or in ISIS. Adjustment procedures can vary from model to model and from model year to model year, depending on what type of headlight is being used.
To show you just what we mean, here are two S/M excerpts from different model year Accords. The 2003-07 Accord has a visually optically aligned left (VOL) style of headlight; you adjust the headlight below the headlight height. The 2008 Accord has a visually optically aligned right (VOR) style of headlight; you adjust the cut line to the headlight's height.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.