Nissan 200SX S13 silhouetteS13

HEADLAMP — Installation and Adjustment (Cont'd) / Headlamp Motor Check / Bulb Replacement

EL-45prose procedure

Installation and Adjustment (Cont'd)

Adjust Stopper

  1. 3
    Adjust stopper.
    Adjusting screw, frame, lock nut, and adjusting screw locations on headlamp stopper assembly
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  2. 3-1
    Loosen lock nut on stopper.
  3. 3-2
    Turn motor manual knob to open headlamp assembly completely.
    Headlamp motor and link assembly showing motor manual knob area
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  4. 3-3
    Adjust stopper screw.

Headlamp Motor Check

  1. 1
    Disconnect battery ground cable.
  2. 2
    Disconnect the headlamp motor connector.
  3. 3
    Use an ohmmeter to check for continuity in headlamp motor circuit while rotating motor with manual knob.
    Headlamp motor connector terminal layout diagram showing terminal numbers 1-5
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Headlamp Motor Continuity Check

"CLOSE"
Ohmmeter probe (+)1
Ohmmeter probe (-)5
ContinuityYES
"CLOSE"
Ohmmeter probe (+)2
Ohmmeter probe (-)5
ContinuityNO
"CLOSE"
Ohmmeter probe (+)1
Ohmmeter probe (-)3
ContinuityNO
"CLOSE"
Ohmmeter probe (+)3
Ohmmeter probe (-)1
ContinuityYES
"OPEN"
Ohmmeter probe (+)1
Ohmmeter probe (-)5
ContinuityNO
"OPEN"
Ohmmeter probe (+)2
Ohmmeter probe (-)5
ContinuityYES
"OPEN"
Ohmmeter probe (+)2
Ohmmeter probe (-)4
ContinuityNO
"OPEN"
Ohmmeter probe (+)4
Ohmmeter probe (-)2
ContinuityYES

Bulb Replacement

Installing Headlamp Rubber Cap

  1. 1
    When installing the rubber cap, set the "TOP" or "▲" mark so that it is facing up.
    Headlamp rubber cap installation showing UP direction, TOP or triangle mark, and Press arrows
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  2. 2
    Press the rubber cap firmly so that the lip makes contact with the headlamp body.
    Headlamp body cross-section showing lip of rubber cap making contact with headlamp body, bulb location, and Press direction
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