Body Electrical System

Automatic Headlamp Leveling Unit Repair Procedures

16steps
~96min
4/5difficulty
0102030405054N·mlb·ft
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Removal

Height sensor
  1. Disconnect the height sensor connector (A).
  2. Loosen the mounting bolts (body: 2 pcs, chassis: 1 pc) on the height sensor bracket.

    Tightening torque: 3 ~ 5 N·m

  3. Remove the height sensor.
  4. Remove the headlamp assembly.
HLLD (Headlamp Leveling Device) Actuator

Installation

Height sensor
  1. Install the height sensor.
  2. Connect the connector.
  3. Install the headlamp assembly.
HLLD (Headlamp Leveling Device) Actuator

Inspection Using GDS

Initialization and diagnostic procedure using GDS equipment. The following is a summary of the A/S procedure using GDS.
No. Procedure
1 Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2 Check tires.
3 IGN1 ON.
4 Low beam headlamps on.
5 Communication with Diagnostic Tool
6 Initial command from diagnostic tool
7 Clear trouble code
8 IGN1 OFF → ON
9 Reconnect to diagnostic tool
10 Check HLLD output value as 15% and DTC
11 Operate the leveling device by diagnostic tool command
12 Headlamp Mechanical Initial Aiming

  1. Select the vehicle model and "Headlamp Adjustment".
  2. GDS can forcibly operate actuators, monitor input/output values and perform self-diagnosis.
  3. For the AHLS output function test, select "Actuation Test".
  4. Select "Parameter Setting and Zero Initial Position".
  5. Make sure the AHLS system is forcibly operated in the "Headlamp Leveling" menu.
  6. To check the headlamp leveling system trouble codes, select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes".

Test yourself

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