Headlamp Aim too high

[Tee5alive]

Hi peeps

I got hit by White Van man a few months back, (who just legged it FAST when he saw the damage - obviously uninsured!):splat:
So had to replace the whole headlamp assembly. I changed it and set the height at what I believed was right, however on the motorways at night I keep getting flashed and a friend the other day, who was out walking spotted me and waved me over.

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He pointed out the beam was way too high on the new lamp! I have tried adjusting the small 7mm white plastic nuts which have achieved something but its still a little out.

Any hints to setting these up? I guess parking it in front of a white wall will help?

Cheers

[LeeT5]

The impact has probably damaged the headlamp mounting points, hence why the lights too high.

Do it properly using a light beam adjuster in a garage.

[htomi]

Yep, bring it to a garage where it will be properly aligned.
You may try it at home on a flat surface or on a dark empty road, however it won't be 100% correct.

The below site will give you some guidance:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a257/1347221/

[LeeT5]

Assuming you've fixed this now?

However, I would have also removed the front bumper to straighten out whatever is bent/broken then refit. Guessing your had to do that?