How to Adjust the Headlights on a Frontier
by Daniel Valladares
If your vehicle's headlights are not aligned properly, you might have a difficult time seeing the road at night. Maladjusted headlights can be just as bad as malfunctioning headlights. Like most vehicles, the Nissan Frontier comes out of the factory with its headlights already adjusted. But if you are in an accident, the headlights might need to be adjusted again.
Step 1
Park the Frontier in front of a blank wall (like a garage door) and turn off the engine. Leave the keys in the ignition. Turn on the headlights.
Step 2
Open the hood of the Frontier and locate the headlight assembly. On the back of the assembly is a silver bolt with a washer. This is the headlight adjuster.
Step 3
Use the wrench and rotate the bolts to adjust the headlights. Be sure to look at the headlight beams on the wall when adjusting the headlights. You should be able to get an idea of how the beams will act on the road. Adjust to the desired positions. Close the hood when finished.
References
- "2009 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual"; Nissan North America, Inc; 2008.
Tips
- It is easier to adjust the headlights at night.
Things You'll Need
- Blank wall
- Open end wrench
Warnings
- The engine and lights can reach high temperatures. Be careful not to burn yourself when adjusting the headlights.
Writer Bio
Daniel Valladares began his career as a medical writer in 2008. He has written patient education brochures for several pharmaceutical companies and has worked as an auto mechanic at Kim's Speedy Auto Service since 2007. Valladares holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rice University and is currently studying to become a personal trainer.
