Properly configuring your vehicle’s high beam headlights is essential for safe driving. Taking the right steps to adjust them appropriately can guarantee maximum visibility on roads and promote a secure driving experience. Follow our step-by-step guidelines for how to aim headlights properly when installing driving beams or high beam only headlights.
We recommend that headlights are aimed with a headlight aiming system for proper alignment. If you are not familiar with the legal requirements for aiming headlights, please see a professional service provider.
How to Aim Headlights—Before Installation
We recommend getting your workplace ready before installation.
1. Vehicle is being aimed on a level surface.
2. All tires are properly inflated.
3. Vehicle is at normal driving height (applicable to listed vehicles).
NOTE: If a lift kit is added or removed from the vehicle, headlights MUST be AIMED AGAIN.
Required Supplies:
- Tape or chalk to mark lines
- Corresponding tools for your vehicle’s aiming mechanism
Optional Supplies:
- Laser level to expedite the aiming process and will help to increase accuracy in aiming
