Headlight Adjustment (Screw?)

B767_400

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1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM
3.1L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
140,000 MILES

Hi,

I was searching for a Headlight Adjustment Screw to adjust the height (and left/right) of my headlight, but was not really successful.

I think for Left/right there is no adjustment possible at all.

For Up/Down I found a little hole and inside I can see a kind of gear.
Is there a special tool needed what engages into the gear to turn the screw (which is quite rusted).

With a screwdriver it is nearly impossible to turn the gear.

Any suggestion welcome.

Thanks

Friday, August 29th, 2025 AT 3:57 AM

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KEN L

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Yes, there are right and left adjustments. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.

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Friday, August 29th, 2025 AT 5:16 PM

B767_400

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I just checked my headlights, but they look different.
I have attached two pictures and circled the potential screws.
I believe Pic_1 shows the two potential screws to adjust the headlights.
The one circled on Pic_2 shows the kind of gear inside, but as said, it is mostly impossible to turn it since the screwdriver can only move the gear inside a little bit.

Is there a special tool available connecting to the gear inside?

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Friday, September 5th, 2025 AT 5:39 AM

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Here is Pic_2.
The one where the Gear is in view inside the hole. Is the red cricle on the right.

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Friday, September 5th, 2025 AT 5:40 AM

KEN L

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It look like someone messed up the head of the screw on the adjuster, this is where the other adjuster is I believe. Thanks for the images. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes

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