Tesla Model 3: Headlights - Adjust - EMEA (Wall Method)
Adjust Headlights Using a Wall
Apply Tape to Wall
- Apply tape to a wall 23.6 in (60 cm) from the ground.
- 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
- Park the vehicle on a flat surface perpendicular to a wall, aligning the
front fascia with the tape on the floor.
- Make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to specification.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Add a vertical strip of tape to both marks made in the step above to
make targets for the horizontal headlight alignment.
- Open the front LH door.
- Place weight in the driver's seat equal to approximately 75 kg.
- On the vehicle touchscreen, enter headlight adjustment mode: Controls >
Service > Adjust Headlights.
Cover the Right Headlight
- Use a shop towel to completely cover the RH headlight.
- On the vehicle touch screen, select Left.
Adjust the Left Headlight Beam
- 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.
- When LH headlight adjustment is complete, uncover the RH headlight.
Cover the Left Headlight
- Use a shop towel to completely cover the LH headlight.
- On the vehicle touch screen, select Right.
Adjust the Right Headlight Beam
- 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.
- When RH headlight adjustment is complete, uncover the LH headlight.
- Exit headlight adjustment mode from the vehicle center display.
- Remove the weight from the driver's seat.
- Close the front LH door.
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Adjust Headlights Using a Wall
Position the vehicle for adjusting the headlights. The vehicle should be:
Located in a darkened area.
Parked on a level surface.
Perpendicular to a wall that ha
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