Xenon Headlight Adjustment
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If you feel your Xenon headlight low beam is a bit too low, here is how to adjust:
1. Find BMW screwdriver in the first aid kit
![Xenon Headlight Adjustment-dscf0090_m.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/28928d1482364775t-xenon-headlight-adjustment-dscf0090_m.jpg)
2. Find vertical adjustment screw for each Xenon headlight.
![Xenon Headlight Adjustment-dscf0086_m.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/28926d1482364775t-xenon-headlight-adjustment-dscf0086_m.jpg)
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3. Adjust vertical adjustment screw on each side.
Do not exceed 1 full turn or you will blind other drivers.
Note: Lateral adjustments are usually not necessary.
1. Find BMW screwdriver in the first aid kit
![Xenon Headlight Adjustment-dscf0090_m.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/28928d1482364775t-xenon-headlight-adjustment-dscf0090_m.jpg)
2. Find vertical adjustment screw for each Xenon headlight.
![Xenon Headlight Adjustment-dscf0086_m.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/28926d1482364775t-xenon-headlight-adjustment-dscf0086_m.jpg)
![Xenon Headlight Adjustment-dscf0087_m.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/28927d1482364775t-xenon-headlight-adjustment-dscf0087_m.jpg)
3. Adjust vertical adjustment screw on each side.
- Clock wise: down
- Anti-clock wise: up.
Do not exceed 1 full turn or you will blind other drivers.
Note: Lateral adjustments are usually not necessary.
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or if you lost/forget the default alignment, this link will help to have a perfect aiming of the headlights:
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html
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Originally Posted by Almighty JungleBoy' post='395339' date='Feb 25 2007, 05:48 AM
Thanks hmc!!
Just curious, is there a way to adjust the brightness of the angel eyes rings? anything to turn for those?
Thanks!!
Just curious, is there a way to adjust the brightness of the angel eyes rings? anything to turn for those?
Thanks!!
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Originally Posted by mooney058' post='395317' date='Feb 25 2007, 06:52 AM
or if you lost/forget the default alignment, this link will help to have a perfect aiming of the headlights:
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html
+1 - I have used this method with great success on my 03 X5 and on my 545