how to adjust aiming headlights on my 2003

[alexandervdr]

Hi, is there a way to adjust the aiming of the headlights?
Thanks
Alexander

 

[BluByeU]

Yes there is. The instructions are in the owner's manual.
Don't have one? Download either the complete book or just the pages you want. It is available here on this site Or from MyFord.com
Or Google 2003 Thunderbird manual.
Not certain, maybe a how to video on UouTube.

 

[alexandervdr]

I have the workshop manual, it describes how the beams should look like but not how to change the position.
In the manual it says " Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp, then use a 6 mm allen wrench or screwdriver to adjust the headlamp up or down." but it does not specify WHERE that adjuster is....

 

[Taurus]

Found this pic on the net and that's where the adjusters are (each side) on my 2004.
// Stefan

 

[Bark624]

I was just going to post a similar picture! That's it, it can be easy adjusted with a pair of pliers or a small crescent wrench.

 

[Bubblehog]

Please, no crescent wrenches or pliers! Use a proper 6 mm socket. Note that it isn't an Allen head- it looks like an Allen wrench sticking out of the headlamp!

 

[Bark624]

Actually the pliers worked fine. Didn't have a 6mm socket handy. It turned easily so no harm done. My headlights are new though (I just recently replaced them)

 

[alexandervdr]

thanks guys for your help, it's indeed the adjuster as in picture. Strange that this is not mentioned anywhere, not even in the shop manual.

 

[PhilD]

Out of interest where did you get the headlights from? When I have seen them they are mega expensive.

 

[biddle]

Out of interest where did you get the headlights from? When I have seen them they are mega expensive.

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