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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 09:57 AM
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Just put in new lights and need to adjust. Does anyone have specs on hand on how to aim the lights properly? I know it's a dumb question but sometimes the easy is too easy. LOL

Right now I can see better with my low beams.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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i just did mine at night to where i liked them when driving ...works for me
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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Proper adjustment is to park on level ground with your headlights aimed at something like a wall approximately 25 feet away. Adjust the headlights on low beam till the center of the beams match the height and direction of the actual lights.

If you want a little more light you can adjust them upward a slight bit, just make sure you're not blinding other drivers.

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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Like said above, do it at nighttime, aiming at a wall. It's just a couple Phillips head screws that adjusts the housings
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Awesome. Thanks!
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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here's a good page...

http://danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html
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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 04:04 PM
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I have a 2016 jeep Cherokee, where is the adjustment screws for the headlights located?
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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by curldog
I have a 2016 jeep Cherokee, where is the adjustment screws for the headlights located?
This forum is more directed at the older cherokee xj. Check your manual
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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by curldog
I have a 2016 jeep Cherokee, where is the adjustment screws for the headlights located?
Here is the the place for posting on the newer Cherokees..Good luck I have no clue how to adjust the new ones..
Post a thread in this one
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f87/

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