Headlight Adjustment

[mcvet57103]

My wife hit a Pheasant with our 07 Aveo just below the headlight passenger side. Now it's out of adjustment. (Shining high) I can't find any adjustment screws. Can anyone tell me how to adjust the headlight?

[Davescort97]

Welcome to AF! There aren't any. The headlight aim is fixed. There are two mounting screws on the top and one on the inside. Take the grill out to access the one on the inside. To take the grill out undo the screws at the top and lift it out.. To aim it you probably just need to loosen the screws, pull down and out at the top of the headlight while tightening the screws up again. Is this a throw away car or what?

[mcvet57103]

Originally Posted by Davescort97

Welcome to AF! There aren't any. The headlight aim is fixed. There are two mounting screws on the top and one on the inside. Take the grill out to access the one on the inside. To take the grill out undo the screws at the top and lift it out.. To aim it you probably just need to loosen the screws, pull down and out at the top of the headlight while tightening the screws up again. Is this a throw away car or what?

The car actually gets pretty good MPG. A shame they scrimp on something as fundamental as headlight adjusting screws. I read after I posted this question that one guy put washers under the mounting brackets to adjust the headlight. Guess I'll have to try that.

[Davescort97]

A few washers on the top brackets ought to bring it down some. It does get good mileage. My 05 gets 35 in town and 40 on the road. With 16 valves and dual cams it is hard not to put my foot into it. It will leave my 97 Escort in the dust. I do like the car.

[mcvet57103]

Originally Posted by Davescort97

A few washers on the top brackets ought to bring it down some. It does get good mileage. My 05 gets 35 in town and 40 on the road. With 16 valves and dual cams it is hard not to put my foot into it. It will leave my 97 Escort in the dust. I do like the car.

Yeah it's a no frills car, and it tends to whistle around the windshield at highway speeds with a strong cross wind. And the ride is a little stiff. But overall, for economy, and looks, I can put up with the little quirks. My wife gets just short of 38 MPG (37.6) highway. But they could make it a little more shade tree friendly.

[Psylow]

I know this is old but on my 2004 Aveo I can adjust headlights up/down ,left/right this is on a car sold in Canada on top of light there is an icon telling you which way to turn .