Nissan 200SX S13 silhouetteS13

HEADLAMP

EL-44prose procedure

Assembly

  1. 1
    Install headlamp motor, ball joint and link A (as one unit) on headlamp bracket.
    Headlamp motor, ball joint and link A assembly installed on headlamp bracket
    SEL392L
  2. 2
    While turning link B, install link A's ball joint on headlamp housing's ball joint.
  3. 3
    Set distance between centers of upper and lower ball joints as shown in figure at left, and tighten lock nuts.
    Link assembly showing distance between centers of upper (*2) and lower (*1) ball joints, with motor side and headlamp side labeled, and lock nut location
    SEL393L
  4. 4
    Assemble headlamp, finisher and lid.
*1 Distance between centers (motor side to mid-point)Link assembly measurement *1
150mm (5.91 in)
*2 Distance between centers (mid-point to headlamp side)Link assembly measurement *2
50mm (1.97 in)

Installation and Adjustment

Installation and Adjustment

  1. 1
    Install headlamp bracket to body temporarily.
    1) Determine headlamp bracket location on body so that alignment between lid, hood, and fender looks straight.
    2) After adjusting alignment, tighten headlamp bracket to body.
  2. 2
    Adjust lid alignment.
    Adjust lid, hood and fender for alignment while opening and closing headlamp with motor manual knob. Use motor manual knob to open and close headlamp, and adjust alignment while checking that lid is not interfering with hood.
    Headlamp assembly showing lid attaching bolts location
    SEL395L
Headlamp bracket top clearance (approx.)Installation adjustment clearance
6.8mm (0.268 in)
Headlamp bracket side clearance left (approx.)Installation adjustment clearance
6.0mm (0.236 in)
Headlamp bracket side clearance right (approx.)Installation adjustment clearance
6.0mm (0.236 in)

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