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Old 03-12-09, 05:27 PM
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uhmmm, those leveling screws.... %$#%%&% do ya think they could put them anywhere more unaccessable? cripes you need tiny little kid hands to access the one furthest on the passenger side... and they put phillips head screw head on them.. oh yea riiiight.. no screwdriver i know would ever fit in there..
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Yeah, they're pretty hard to get at lol.

I just used a small ratchet with whatever size it is. Turn the counter clockwise to raise, clockwise to lower.

There are a total of 3 screws. One under the high beam, one next to the low beam, and one next to the fog bulb that you shouldn't touch.

Turn the one below the high beam and one next to the low beam equally.

That will work perfectly

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Old 03-13-09, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by cduluk
i would take a photo, but my sensor isnt installed there anymore now that ive wired it into the cabin for manual control. If you look under your right rear tire you'll see sort of like two little arms between the control arm and the underbelly. Just take a look and you'll find it...
whoa!! you can adjust yours from inside the car?? hook me up man!!
Old 03-13-09, 10:02 AM
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yeah lol i wired the switch into the dash so i can control it from the drivers seat. I made a decorative 'roller' that looks pretty cool and lights up too

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youve got talent,thats for sure!
Old 03-13-09, 12:47 PM
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isnt it the truth lexus114? here i am struggling to turn a few lousy screws and this genius is pulling off amazing stunts.... oh to be young again. well, and have an eye for aesthetic fun stuff and some talent too...

then there is lexmex, the genius mechanic.

i sort of feel dumb, lol
Old 03-14-09, 10:11 AM
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did you manage to get the headlights raised via the adjustment screws?
Old 03-14-09, 12:33 PM
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Hi zeusigchi,
Did you upgrade your headlights from Ebay or something else? Does it fit 2000 AWD RX 300 ! E-bay noted only 01-03 RX 300. Thanks.
Old 03-14-09, 02:25 PM
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i think his headlights were OEM for his 01-03, as these were the only model years with auto-leveling.
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Originally Posted by cduluk


did you manage to get the headlights raised via the adjustment screws?
well....

to be truthful, im on my second 8mm ratchet head wrench... &$#%^& , the furthest screw on the passenger side is pi$$ing me off royally. the first ratchet had too much play, no room in the compartment could not manage one lousy turn , this new wrench i have not even tried yet.. i'm procrastinating:
you want i buy you a plane ticket to my area? you fix up my ride, i then send you back home... all while i set in my recliner sipping gray goose and cranberry
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haha... if you lived in Florida or somewhere warm i might take you up on that :P

I just used a tiny socket and wrench, after the first few turns i just turned the socket with my hands.
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im going out right now, quit laughing......

how the heck did you get your hand in there?
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the filler neck to the washer fluid reservoir is in the way as well as some other thing with lots of tubes and such coming off it

ok brb
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you can remove the screw holding the washer res. on, and bend it to the right if that helps...lol

i have tiny hands
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Originally Posted by cduluk
you can remove the screw holding the washer res. on, and bend it to the right if that helps...lol

i have tiny hands
hey "c",i cleaned my leveling sensor yesterday.it was nice and clean inside,but the outside was pretty dirty.praxis,your rubber o ring must have not sealed properly for it to get that dirty inside.now,qoustion for you c,is their a way to lube the little motors that move the headlights up/down?? or is it too involved?

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