F30 F3x DIY Xenon Headlight Adjustment / Alignment - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

TonyS · 11-20-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

wait so how does one do the vertical?
I wonder if OP inadvertently did horizontal, and thus, the looked like a vertical adjustment?

As in my post just above.

m3 guy · 11-20-2012, 02:00 PM

When I adjusted mine last night I noticed that as well. The inside adjustment is what adjusted the height.

shivaswrath · 11-20-2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyS

Quote:

Originally Posted by shivaswrath

wait so how does one do the vertical?
I wonder if OP inadvertently did horizontal, and thus, the looked like a vertical adjustment?

As in my post just above.

So I tried no cant see to shift the height.

Do I turn clockwise or CCW ?
Did you use a Phillips or Flat head?
It's a tight angle to get in there...

TonyS · 11-21-2012, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

So I tried no cant see to shift the height.

Do I turn clockwise or CCW ?
Did you use a Phillips or Flat head?
It's a tight angle to get in there...

Clockwise to raise - one turn is quite noticeable. I just used a flat head screwdriver about 6" long (excluding the handle).

F30-Sport-2013 · 11-25-2012, 09:50 PM

Guys,
Just look at this video (Factory's F30 assembly line): About in the middle, (from 1:30 to 1:55) the video shows the factory technician adjusting/aligning the lights. Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=HCbWSuuq1FA

Notice she's using a couple of electric drivers and the help of a computer laser guide... quite informative in my opinion. Also looks like she's using the same spots as indicated by TonyS. Additionally you can see the exact spot (screw) to adjust also the fog lights.

BTW the assembly of the front of the car in the video is just looking exactly as mine (Alpine white, Sport line, xenons).....
This week I drove my car to the dealer and they took care of the headlights (so no guessing with the screws in my case). The improvement is evident.

nybimmer91 · 11-30-2012, 05:22 PM

I can't get the black cap off the knob on the passenger side, not helped by the fact that it's in a super awkward location. Any tricks to doing it? I can't get good leverage with a screwdriver

HussaMix · 04-07-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nybimmer91

I can't get the black cap off the knob on the passenger side, not helped by the fact that it's in a super awkward location. Any tricks to doing it? I can't get good leverage with a screwdriver

Same here... My headlights r aiming too low, and I can't get my cap off the knob for adjustment.. My cap is actually white.. -__- !

HussaMix · 04-10-2013, 03:40 PM

Mission accomplished.. Thanks for the great well illustrated topic (y) =D

shivaswrath · 04-10-2013, 09:26 PM

Don't use that hole use the other one for vertical adjustment....

TreDirtyFive · 05-03-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

Don't use that hole use the other one for vertical adjustment....

"that's what she said"

DruNoo · 05-19-2013, 06:46 PM

nice tip...thanks...

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11-30-2012, 05:22 PM	#28
nybimmer91 New Member Drives: 320i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	I can't get the black cap off the knob on the passenger side, not helped by the fact that it's in a super awkward location. Any tricks to doing it? I can't get good leverage with a screwdriver

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HussaMix Registered Drives: 320i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Mission accomplished.. Thanks for the great well illustrated topic (y) =D

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DruNoo New Member Drives: 2013 328xi Melbourne Red Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MA Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	nice tip...thanks...