Adjusting Base level of Bi-Xenons

[nova996]

Since I installed by RoW M030, it seems like the headlights are low compared to our other cars. I know these are self-adjusting, but on my Audi I was able to adjust the base level of the Xenons and then the self adjustment goes from there using my adjustment as the baseline.

But on this 996, I took the rubber cover off the "vertical adjustment" and I can't see or feel any kind of knob or screw in there. Am I missing something?

Thanks!

[Tool Pants]

Stick a long 5mm allen wrench in there. That is how it is done on the old style lights and I think it is the same for yours.

[mds]

As Tool Pants implied, pull the light out of the fender first using the special tool in the car's toolbox. You then have much easier access to all of the adjusters.

[ebaker]

I used a long 3/16" allen wrench. At night you can shine a penlight in the access hole to locate the adjuster. You have to point the allen wrench at an angle.

[MKW]

Here's a quick way to adjust the base level of the bi-xenons : avg the front and rear ground to wheel arch height . Mark with tape a line 0.5 " lower on garage door or wall . Back up car 25 ft and adjust horiz cut off there , assuming level surface . It's done !

( The center of the bulb is 1.5 " above the wheel arch . Manual specifies aim line 2 inches below center of bulb .)

You can use 6 " - minimum lenghth screwdriver with a blade minimally 5 mm wide if you don't have that long an allen wrench.

On my 2002 Turbo manual , the directions are printed WRONG . When I rotate the vertical adjuster CLOCKWISE , the lights move UP , not DOWN !

Edited March 26, 2004 by MKW

[justinmm2]

Can anyone elaborate on this? I've reached in, but can't find anything. Which direction do I need to start feeling around in, if I'm looking at the slot head-on?

The fog light adjustment is easy enough to find.

Thanks!

Justin

[Westwood]

Justin, I had to do the same thing on mine. Take a pen light at night and you will be able to look in the recess. You do need a LONG allen wrench like everyone else said,

Roger