Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Service manual — part 122

BE0UB–03

I19237

For Adjustment in
Vertical Direction

For Adjustment in
Horizontal Direction

Screw Driver

I04504

0.57

°

H

3 m (9.84 ft)

W

V RH Line

V Center Line

V LH Line

V LH Line

H

29.8 mm
(1.114 in.)

V RH Line

W

1,349 mm (53.11 in.)

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BODY ELECTRICAL

HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM

BE–35

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

ADJUSTMENT

ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIM
(a)

Put the vehicle below conditions.

S

Make sure the body around the headlight is not de-
formed.

S

Park the vehicle on a level spot.

S

The driver gets into the driver’s seat and puts the
vehicle in a state ready for driving (with a full tank).

S

Bounce the vehicle several times.

S

Tire inflation pressure is the specified value.

S

Set the headlight leveling switch ”O” position.

(b)

Prepare the thick white colored paper.

(c)

Stand the paper perpendicularly and ensure the distance
from it to the headlights is 3 m (93.84 ft).

(d)

Ensure that the center line of vehicle and the paper are
at a 90 degree angle as shown in the illustration.(H line)

(e)

Star the engine.

(f)

Draw a horizontal line on the paper where the headlights
(low beam center mark) of the vehicle are to be.

(g)

Draw a vertical line on the paper where the center line of
the vehicle is to be. (V center line)

BE–36

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BODY ELECTRICAL

HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

(h)

Draw the vertical lines on the paper where the headlights
(low beam center marks) of the vehicle are to be.(V RH
and LH lines)

(i)

Turn the headlights ON.

(j)

Check that the headlights light up the paper as shown in
the illustration.

HINT:
As shown in the illustration, adjust aiming of the LH and RH
lights respectively.
(k)

Adjust the headlight in vertical and horizontal direction.

BE0UC–01

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BODY ELECTRICAL

HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM

BE–37

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the revers order of removal (See page BE–30).

BE01R–08

I19238

Headlight Leveling Actuator

Headlight Leveling Switch

BE–38

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BODY ELECTRICAL

HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM

LOCATION