How to align the headlights?

TOMSCP

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1991 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
2.5L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
132,000 MILES

Hi, I put two new extra bright headlights in and the one on the left is slightly higher than the right side.

Is it very hard to adjust the left headlight to match the right side? Thanks

Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 AT 5:59 AM

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KASEKENNY

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Yes. You have two adjustment screws assuming these new assemblies are the same as the OEM. One on the top of the lamp and one on the inside corner.

See the pictures below.

Basically if one is slightly higher then you are going to want to even them out.

Check out this video. Clearly this is a different vehicle but the end of it shows you how to adjust them. You just need to locate these adjusters and then do it the same way Ryan is showing.

https://youtu.be/LzdJeeeRvvs

Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks

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Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 AT 9:09 AM

TOMSCP

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Sorry I took so long to get back to you, but I had two separate cataracts removed. Seeing great now, Thank God.
Please see the photo. It's hard to see but if you look close there is a long narrow spring on top of the headlight and there is a very small flathead screw on top and another Philips screw going into the spring. Tell me if I am wrong, but it looks like I have to loosen the flat head screw on top and then turn the Philips screw connected to the spring to move headlight up or down, What do you think? I know the picture is hard to see but if you look at it and think about it, you will know what I mean, I hope, let me know okay? Thanks

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Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 AT 1:57 PM

KASEKENNY

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Yes. That is correct. The one on the top is a set screw and holds the adjustment screw in place. So, you loosen that and then you can adjust the lamp and tighten the set screw back down to hold it in place.

Please let us know what questions you have and how you make out.

I am sure with your new eyes this will be easy for you. Thanks for the update.

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Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 AT 6:33 PM

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