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It is a 'level' to help adjust the headlight aim.... Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Mon, 9 Apr 2001 10:55:15 In Reply to: thermometer type thing in headlight assembly, Josh, Sun, 8 Apr 2001 23:48:29 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
But the 'level' is totally inadequate. The only way to get a good headlight aim is to follow the instructions on Daniel Sterns website for aiming the European E-code headlights. In the USA, and I believe Canada, The Saab NG900 and 9-3 use a bastardized E-code headlight design that meets the USA DOT requirements. It can be aimed just like an E-code headlight, but does not have nearly as good a beam pattern as the real E-code headlights.
There are two adjustment points for the USA Saab NG900 and 9-3 headlights. The knob protruding from the back of the headlight assembly adjusts the headlight aim side to side. The adjustment for vertical headlight aim is located on the side of the headlight asssembly near the turn sinal, along the bottom edge of the headlight assembly. The adjustment can be reached using a 8 -inch long 6MM or 1/4" hex wrench through an access hole in the sheetmetal radiator cross brace.
BTW, you can fit E-code headlights to your USA NG900 or 9-3 for around USD$425. I bought my E-code headlights from Daniel Stern and really love the better light beam control and the increase in brightness.
Aiming headlights - Saab E-code or DOT
_______________________________________ 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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