How to Adjust Headlights on a 2005 Toyota Prius
The 2005 Toyota Prius was produced from 2004 to 2009, and designated Generation II. It was the first model to offer two headlight options: the standard halogen headlights, and the optional HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlights. Note that the HID headlights also included fog lamps. Aiming the standard headlights is quite easy; the procedure was included in the manual for the 2004 Prius, but for reasons only known to Toyota, was not included in the 2005 manual.
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Instructions
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Park the Prius on a level spot, facing a flat wall 25 feet in front of the car.
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Get into the driver's seat and shift the car to neutral.
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Turn on the headlights, shining them on the flat wall in front of the car.
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Bounce the car several times.
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Raise the hood. Remove the lid on the radiator support cover.
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Adjust the aiming screw. It has many points around it, like an upturned bottle cap. Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the adjusting screw clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the light beam. The beam should be level or just a few inches below level.
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Tips & Warnings
The procedure for adjusting the headlights on Generation II Prius models is detailed in the "Do-It-Yourself Maintenance" section of the 2004 Prius manual. It is not included in the 2005 Prius manual.
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