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Aiming NG900 and OG9-3 headlights Posted by REM in Seattle [Email]  (#4)  [Profile/Gallery]
(more from REM in Seattle) on Wed, 5 Aug 2009 21:46:49
In Reply to: Long time headlight problem on 9-3. Want to fix., Nicholas  [Profile/Gallery]
, Wed, 5 Aug 2009 19:11:26
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AIMING HEADLIGHTS FOR THE NG900 AND OG9-3
By Rob Mustard (aka REM in Seattle)
Search word: rem_mod
Last updated – August 05, 2009
Aiming the headlights is the same for both the NG900 and OG9-3...
There are two adjustments for the headlight aim.
> The right-left or horizontal aim of the headlight is accomplished via the plastic knob located on the rear of the headlight.
> The up-down or vertical adjustment is located on the side of the headlight nearest the turn signal, near the bottom of the headlight. The headlight elevation is adjusted with a 1/4" or 6mm hex on the end of a 6" extension. There is a hole on the sheet metal over the outboard ends of the lamps. If you cannot locate the adjuster or engage the tool, pull a turn signal lamp to have a look. There are spirit levels in the USA headlamp housing, but I found that they were not very helpful in getting a proper adjustment.
The best adjustment is to aim the headlights against a vertical surface such as a wall. See the "Aiming E-code headlights" section at Daniel Stern Lighting "Tech Section" for the proper distance and measurements.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html
If the H4 headlight bulb is not properly seated in the headlight, it will cause the headlight aim to be very far out of adjustment. Be sure that the three metal tabs of the H4 headlight bulb are properly seated in the lamp holder.
REM in Seattle
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible; Steel Gray metallic; 5-speed; 24,000 miles
1998 Saab 900SET; Silver metallic; 5-door; Automatic; 109,000 miles
1984 Saab 900T; Cherry Red; 3-door; 5-speed; 242,000 miles (RIP)
Daniel Stern Lighting - Aiming E-code headlights
_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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