63 10... Test requirements for headlight vertical aim adjustment: Notes

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 15 other vehicles, including the 2005 BMW 325xi, 2005 BMW 325i, 2005 BMW 325Ci, 2004 BMW 325xi, and 2004 BMW 325i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  • Car parked on level ground.
  • Replace faulty glass and mirrors and blackened light bulbs.
  • Check tyre pressure and correct if necessary.
  • Apply load equivalent to one person on driver's seat (approx. 75 kg).
  • Vehicle with full fuel tank or appropriate additional weight in luggage compartment.
  • Correct adjustment of headlights in relation to engine hood (gap dimensions).
  • Manual headlight vertical aim control: Turn handwheel to 0 position.
  • Automatic headlight vertical aim control: Wait approx. 30 seconds after switching on lights.
  • Version with xenon headlights: Wait 80 seconds after switching on lights. During this time, do not move the vehicle and avoid vibrations.
  • Align headlight aimer with vehicle longitudinal axis and parallel to parking surface. Set marking line (M) distance (e). Scale graduations on aimer are equal to a gradient in cm at a distance of 10 meters.
Fig 1: Identifying Light/Dark Limit Of Headlights In Headlight Aimer
G03165959Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.