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Title: 08 subby outback headlight adjustment ?
Post by: uplandhunter870 on March 12, 2012, 07:14:19 PM: my sister has an 08 outback and has been complaining on how low the low beams are aimed and asked me to adjust them for her. i said sure but didnt really believe they were that bad so i took her car out on a back road with no street lights on an over cast night a few days ago and by god they really do suck

so does anyone have any experience adjusting head lights on a subby outback, ive done some google searching and havent found much definitive information
Title: Re: 08 subby outback headlight adjustment ?
Post by: jackelope on March 12, 2012, 08:51:30 PM: This is whats in the manual on AllData Pro.
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ADJUSTMENT

1. HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: The headlight can only be adjusted in the vertical direction but not the horizontal direction.

CAUTION: Turn off the light before adjusting the headlight beam level. If it is necessary to inspect the beam level, do not keep the light on for two minutes or more.

NOTE: Before checking the headlight beam level, be sure of the following:

Check the area around the headlight for any scratches, damage or other types of deformation.
Make sure that the vehicle is parked on a level surface.
Make sure that the inflation pressure of tires are correct.
Check that the vehicle fuel tank is full.
Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.
Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.
Turn the headlights on and then adjust the low beam pattern.
NOTE: Adjust the headlight beam level by turning the adjusting screw (A).
Title: Re: 08 subby outback headlight adjustment ?
Post by: uplandhunter870 on March 12, 2012, 09:02:52 PM: Thanks jackelope really appreciate it

Uplander
Title: Re: 08 subby outback headlight adjustment ?
Post by: jackelope on March 12, 2012, 09:10:48 PM: I've seen done plenty of times...just pull up on level ground 15 or so feet from a wall or garage door and just turn them up a little. Make sure they're level and you're good to go. Don't take them up too high so you don't blind anyone. It's certainly not rocket science.
You can get the fancy levels out attached to the headlights and all that, but it's a giant pain in the butt if this works for you.