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S70 Headlights

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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jimv3
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Joined: 6 November 2009
Year and Model: 1998 S70
Location: NJ

S70 Headlights

Post by jimv3 »

I just replaced one of the headlight units on my S70, but it's not aimed correctly (too high). Are there any adjustment that I can make, or do i need to take it to a shop?
Thanks in advance.

EDay
Posts: 15
Joined: 30 October 2009
Year and Model: 95 850 GLT
Location: BN

Post by EDay »

if you know the specific angle for it yup you can DIY on the wall your self, otherwise you need to go to shop that have inspection headlight angle to do so.

JRL
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Post by JRL »

Aim it on a wall, those large round knurled knobs are the adjustment knobs
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

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IVIUSTANG
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Post by IVIUSTANG »

My 1998 S70 has a bubble level built into it for height adjustment, open the hood and look at the top of the assembly; it may have one. I believe an Allan key turns the adjustment on the top of the headlight. I have mine set at 0 degress I believe, essentially that means the beam shouldn't go above the height of the headlight unit; with the exception of the high beams.

Regards,

- Jesse
1998 S70 T5 SE 290,000 KM sideswiped total loss(Sweet ride!)
2007 S60 2.5T loaded 63,000 KM SOLD!
2006 XC70 350,000 KM, 2" BadSwede lift kit, steel skidplate, Hilton Stage 1 tune, big burly tires :D
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