Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010). Manual - part 1365

HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

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HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

Description

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PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING

NOTE:
• For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
• Perform aiming if the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been

replaced.

Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following. 

• Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
• Fill with fuel, engine coolant and each oil.
• Maintain the unloaded vehicle condition. (Remove luggage from the passenger compartment and the lug-

gage room.)
NOTE:
Do not remove the temporary tire, jack and on-vehicle tool. 

• Wipe out dirt on the headlamp.

CAUTION:

Never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.)

• Ride alone on the driver seat.

AIMING ADJUSTMENT SCREW

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A.

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN) adjust-
ment screw

B.

Headlamp RH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE) 
adjustment screw

C.

Headlamp LH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE) 
adjustment screw

D.

Headlamp LH (UP/DOWN) adjust-
ment screw

: Vehicle center

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LHD

LHD : Aiming Adjustment Procedure

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1.

Place the screen. 
NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle at the perpendicular angle to the wall. 
• Set the screen perpendicularly to the ground. 

2.

Face the vehicle squarely toward the screen and make the distance between the headlamp center and
the screen 10 m (32.8 ft).

3.

Start the engine and illuminate the headlamp (LO). 
NOTE:
Block light from the headlamp that is not being adjusted with a thick fabric or another object, so that it
does not reach the adjustment screen. 

CAUTION:

Never cover lens surface with tape, etc. because it is made from plastic.

4.

Use the aiming adjustment screw to adjust the elbow point projected by the low beams on the screen, so
that it is within the aiming adjustment area. 

Low beam distribution on the screen

Unit: mm (in)

Adjustment screw

Screw driver rotation

Facing direction

A

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

B

Headlamp RH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

C

Headlamp LH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

D

Headlamp LH (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

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A.

Aiming adjustment area

B.

Elbow point

C.

Headlamp center

H.

Horizontal center line of headlamp

V.

Vertical center line of headlamp

Aiming adjustment area

Vertical direction (Y)

(Lower side from headlamp center height)

Lateral direction (X)

(Right side from headlamp centerline)

100 – 124 (3.94 – 4.88)

Within 120 (4.72)

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RHD

RHD : Aiming Adjustment Procedure

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1.

Place the screen. 
NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle at the perpendicular angle to the wall. 
• Set the screen perpendicularly to the ground. 

2.

Face the vehicle squarely toward the screen and make the distance between the headlamp center and
the screen 10 m (32.8 ft).

3.

Start the engine and illuminate the headlamp (LO). 
NOTE:
Block light from the headlamp that is not being adjusted with a thick fabric or another object, so that it
does not reach the adjustment screen. 

CAUTION:

Never cover lens surface with tape, etc. because it is made from plastic.

4.

Use the aiming adjustment screw to adjust the elbow point projected by the low beams on the screen, so
that it is within the aiming adjustment area. 

Low beam distribution on the screen

C.

Vertical center line of headlamp H.

Horizontal center line of headlamp

L.

Distance from headlamp center to screen

X.

Aiming adjustment area
(lateral)

Y.

Aiming adjustment area
(Vertical)

Distance from headlamp center to screen (L)

: 10 m (32.8 ft)

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A.

Aiming adjustment area

B.

Elbow point

C.

Headlamp center

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Unit: mm (in)

H.

Horizontal center line of headlamp

V.

Vertical center line of headlamp

Aiming adjustment area

Vertical direction (Y)

(Lower side from headlamp center height)

Lateral direction (X)

(Left side from headlamp centerline)

100 – 124 (3.94 – 4.88)

Within 120 (4.72)

C.

Vertical center line of headlamp H.

Horizontal center line of headlamp

L.

Distance from headlamp center to screen

X.

Aiming adjustment area
(lateral)

Y.

Aiming adjustment area
(Vertical)

Distance from headlamp center to screen (L)

: 10 m (32.8 ft)

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