Headlight adjustments?

rapjlp's picture
2004+ Nissan Quest

Does anyone know how to adjust the headlight beams? The driver side light on my 2004 Quest is too high and I need to bring the beam down. Do I need to remove the inside wheel well shield to get to the adjustment screws?
Thanks for any help

cobra98's picture

headlight adjust.

There is only one adjustment screw behind your headlamp directly above the high beam.It is about the size of a quarter(silver in color) and you'll need an 8mm bit with a small ratchet. When you face the headlamp you have to turn clockwise to lower the beam. Do not use a power tool to adjust even if the screw is metal, the reflector has a plastic thread and will shredd,and become impossible to adjust the beam. There are certain rules you should follow,(just google headlamp adjustment) full tank of gas, tire inflation, distance from a wall, inclination of the vehicle,etc...By the way, you can only adjust vertically,there is no screw for lateral adjust.