Headlight aim

Vertical movement adjusting bolts

- Vehicles with discharge headlights

1. Adjustment bolt A.


1. Adjustment bolt A.

2. Adjustment bolt B.

- Vehicles with LED headlights

1. Adjustment bolt A.


1. Adjustment bolt A.

2. Adjustment bolt B.

Before checking the headlight aim

1. Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gas and the area around the headlight is not deformed.

2. Park the vehicle on level ground.

3. Sit in the driver’s seat.

4. Bounce the vehicle several times.

Adjusting the headlight aim

- Vehicles with discharge headlights

Turn bolt A in either direction


Turn bolt A in either direction using a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Remember the turning direction and the number of turns in mind.

Turn bolt B the same number of


Turn bolt B the same number of turns and in the same direction as step 1 using a Phillips-head screwdriver.

If the headlight cannot be adjusted using this procedure, take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.

- Vehicles with LED headlights

Turn bolt A in either direction


Turn bolt A in either direction using a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Remember the turning direction and the number of turns.

Turn bolt B the same number of


Turn bolt B the same number of turns and in the same direction as step 1 using a Phillips-head screwdriver.

If the headlight cannot be adjusted using this procedure, take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.

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