Nissan Versa (N17): Headlamp aiming adjustment

Inspection

PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING

CAUTION: Do not use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.)

NOTE:

• For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
• Perform aiming if the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the front combination lamp has been replaced.
• Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following:
• Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.
• Place vehicle on level ground.
• See that vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver seat.
• Adjust aiming in the vertical direction by turning the adjusting screw.
• When performing adjustment, if necessary, cover the headlamps and opposite fog lamp. Adjust aiming in the vertical direction by turning the adjusting screw.

AIMING ADJUSTMENT SCREW

1. Front combination lamp A. Suitable tool (for aiming adjustment) B. Adjusting screw

Aiming Adjustment Procedure

Aiming Adjustment procedure

1. Position the screen.

NOTE:

• Stop the vehicle facing the screen.
• Set the screen so that it is perpendicular to the road.

2. Make the distance between the headlamp center and the screen 7.62 m (25 ft).

3. Start the engine and illuminate the headlamp (LO).

CAUTION: Do not cover the lens surface with tape, etc. because it is made of plastic.

NOTE: Block the light from the headlamp that is not being adjusted with a thick fabric or similar object, so that it does not reach the adjustment screen.

4. Use the adjustment screw to adjust the low beams on the screen, so that it is within the aiming adjustment area.

A. Right B. Left C. Center of headlamp bulb (H-V point) D. Cutoff line E. Screen F. Aim evaluation segment G. Step H. Horizontal center line of head lamp J. 53.2 mm (2.09 in) K. -13.3 mm (-0.52 in) L. 7.62 m (25 ft) M. 399 mm (15.71 in) N. 133 mm (5.24 in) V. Vertical center line of headlamp

Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart. Adjust headlamps accordingly.