Adjusting low beams - Toyota 4Runner Forum

mr.walleye · 03-01-2020, 10:31 AM

I put a 3" lift in a few weeks ago and finally got around to adjusting the low beams down a little so I'm not blinding on coming traffic.. well after looking for over 30 mins, removing covers, looking in the owners manual, I can't see how to adjust my low beams. Tell me there's a trick I'm just missing. I'm pretty mechanical incline but damn this one got me stumped.. how do you adjust the low beams?

08TxRunner · 03-01-2020, 10:45 AM

Screwdriver straight down through the radiator cover.

patkelly4370 · 03-01-2020, 10:50 AM

Remove the plastic panel by the radiator so you can get behind the grill/headlights.
There's an 8mm bolt that you turn to raise or lower the beam. A ratcheting box end works best.
The bolt also accepts a Phillip's screwdriver through a hole in the radiator support.

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08TxRunner · 03-01-2020, 10:51 AM

Why would you remove the panel? There are access holes for the screwdriver.

patkelly4370 · 03-01-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 08TxRunner

Why would you remove the panel? There are access holes for the screwdriver.

I removed the panel because I didn't know where the screw/bolts were.
Now I do.
I also wanted to look behind the grill. I've only had the truck for 3 months (now)

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Mudhorn · 03-01-2020, 12:06 PM

Clockwise lowers if I remember right

08TxRunner · 03-01-2020, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OYOTA TRD

Clockwise lowers if I remember right

Here's the procedure I followed. It's a pretty good write up.

How to Aim your Low Beam Headlights - 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner

mr.walleye · 03-01-2020, 03:21 PM

Thanks guys! I was looking yesterday after a 16 hr shift, this morning it was right where it was when I adjusted the morimoto bulbs I installed months back and where you said the adjustment screw was. I feel kind Of duh..

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