headlights - Honda Pilot

thundergas · 07-17-2009, 10:22 AM

We have a 2005 pilot. How do you adjust the headlights to the proper angle?

Ty Shoes · 07-17-2009, 10:30 AM

I thought they were fixed position...

moda_way · 07-17-2009, 11:19 AM

Normal procedure is to put the vehicle 25ft away from a wall with the lights shining on it. Then you have to compare the beams pattern on the wall.

Driver side should be lower than passenger side.

There is a place on each headlight, usually at the top inside the engine comparment where you can put a large phillips in and turn to raise or lower the assembly.

N_Jay · 07-17-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by thundergas
We have a 2005 pilot. How do you adjust the headlights to the proper angle?

I think it is in the owners manual.

There were a few threads a while back you might be able to find with a search.

Don't set them too high because any weight in the back will put them into peoples eyes.

samc · 07-17-2009, 08:08 PM

Are the adjusters on our headlights made of plastic? If so remember to shoot a wd-40 or silicone spray before hand.

aenergy · 07-18-2009, 11:21 PM

I just adjusted mine a few weeks ago.
A socket will do the job.(sorry,don't remember what size was it.)
Passenger side is a piece of cake,no biggie.
But for driver's side,u may need to remove the electrical connector & rubber weather seal
to gain a little more room if u need to adjust
the light Up or down.

thundergas · 07-19-2009, 12:06 AM

thanks for the great replies....appreciate the information...

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Ty Shoes On the LIE someplace... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 38 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I thought they were fixed position... __________________ 2004 Blue LX - no frills beast with Weathertech Vent Visors 135,000+ miles!

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moda_way Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 519 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Normal procedure is to put the vehicle 25ft away from a wall with the lights shining on it. Then you have to compare the beams pattern on the wall. Driver side should be lower than passenger side. There is a place on each headlight, usually at the top inside the engine comparment where you can put a large phillips in and turn to raise or lower the assembly. __________________ 2009 DCP Touring, Navi & RES 2004 Acura TSX (bunch of mods b/c its fun) 2008 Ducati 1098 R.I.P.

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07-17-2009, 08:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
samc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 657 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are the adjusters on our headlights made of plastic? If so remember to shoot a wd-40 or silicone spray before hand.

07-18-2009, 11:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
aenergy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 51 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just adjusted mine a few weeks ago. A socket will do the job.(sorry,don't remember what size was it.) Passenger side is a piece of cake,no biggie. But for driver's side,u may need to remove the electrical connector & rubber weather seal to gain a little more room if u need to adjust the light Up or down.

07-19-2009, 12:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
thundergas Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Macedon NY Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for the great replies....appreciate the information...

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