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Old 08-23-19, 05:57 AM
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Got in Topless this morning at 5 A.M and I left out of a different exit in my complex than I normally do which put me about 50 feet away from a hillside. That's when I noticed my passenger side headlight was just a little bit higher than my drivers side. I know their easy to adjust by the hole at the the top of the headlights. But just to be sure, I thought I would ask the Pro's here on the "Club Lexus" forum. Thanks.
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It's supposed to be that way. If you were in a right hand drive car it would be the opposite. The left headlight is slightly lower to reduce glare in the oncoming drivers eyes. The right slightly higher to give to a little more distance with the light.
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Here's a screenshot from the NHTSA on headlights.

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WOW! That is amazing. I would have never guessed that one in a million years. I learned something new today. Thank You.
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Coleroad is correct about the positions of the driver's versus the passenger's headlamp. The passenger side is higher on purpose. But if you want to adjust yours more precisely here is the procedure.
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Old 08-23-19, 01:14 PM
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And that is why you are one of the greatest moderators on the planet!
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Thanks, Coleroad! I enjoy reading your posts!
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