Tesla Model 3: Headlights - Adjust - EMEA (Wall Method)

Adjust Headlights Using a Wall

Apply Tape to Wall

1. Apply tape to a wall 23.6 in (60 cm) from the ground.
2. Apply tape to the floor 31.1 ft (9.5 m) from the wall.

Note: EU vehicles require a 1 to 1.5 degree downward inclination in the headlight beam. For example, a vehicle parked 10 m from the wall would have 10 cm beam drop, from 70 cm height at the lens to 60 cm height at the wall.

Apply Tape to Floor and Align Front Fascia

3. Park the vehicle on a flat surface perpendicular to a wall, aligning the front fascia with the tape on the floor.
4. Make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to specification.
5. Use a laser measure to make sure the vehicle is positioned perpendicular to the wall. Measure the distance from the center of both front wheels to the wall. Both measururements from the center of the wheels to the wall should be equal. If the measurements are unequal, re-position vehicle accordingly.

Alignment Targets

6. Use a laser measure to determine the center point of the vehicle. Hold the laser measure perpendicular to the wall and project the laser onto the center point of the vehicle. Mark the center line on the wall with a piece of tape.

Measure 72 cm from Center

7. Measure 28 in (72 cm) horizontally on either side of the center line, and then mark these measurements with a piece of tape.

Create Alignment Targets

8. Add a vertical strip of tape to both marks made in the step above to make targets for the horizontal headlight alignment.
9. Open the front LH door.
10. Place weight in the driver's seat equal to approximately 75 kg.
11. On the vehicle touchscreen, enter headlight adjustment mode: Controls > Service > Adjust Headlights.

Cover the Right Headlight

12. Use a shop towel to completely cover the RH headlight.
13. On the vehicle touch screen, select Left.

Adjust the Left Headlight Beam

14. On the steering wheel, use the left scroll wheel to adjust the beam level. Adjust the LH headlight so that the top right part of the beam aligns with the tape mark on the wall, and the angled portions align as shown.
15. When LH headlight adjustment is complete, uncover the RH headlight.

Cover the Left Headlight

16. Use a shop towel to completely cover the LH headlight.
17. On the vehicle touch screen, select Right.

Adjust the Right Headlight Beam

18. On the steering wheel, use the right scroll wheel to adjust the beam level. Adjust the RH headlight so that the top right part of the beam aligns with the tape mark on the wall, and the angled portions align as shown.
19. When RH headlight adjustment is complete, uncover the LH headlight.
20. Exit headlight adjustment mode from the vehicle center display.
21. Remove the weight from the driver's seat.
22. Close the front LH door.

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