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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 559 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM)GENERAL PROCEDURESHEADLAMP ADJUSTMENTHEADLAMP AIMINGNOTES
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD
Headlamp Aiming: Notes
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Notes
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- The headlamp aiming procedure depends on what type of beam pattern the headlamp is equipped with. Vehicles may come equipped with visual optical left (VOL), visual optical right (VOR) or SAE only (includes sealed beam type) headlamps. To identify the headlamp beam pattern, look on the headlamp lens. Molded in small letters on the headlamp lens is one of the following:
- SAE
- VOL and SAE
- VOR and SAE
- Once the headlamp beam pattern is identified, aim the headlamps using one of the following methods as applicable.
- Photometric aimers can aim VOL-, VOR-and SAE-type headlamps only. This is the preferred method of headlamp aiming.
- Visual or screen method aiming can be used to aim VOL-, VOR- and SAE-type headlamps only.
- Mechanical aimers cannot be used with VOR- or VOL-type headlamps. Aerodynamic lamps that can be aimed mechanically have 3 nibs molded into the lens of the lamp.
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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.