Headlights — replacement of lamps and adjustment (Mitsubishi Pajero 1)

When replacing the left headlight bulb, remove the engine coolant expansion tank.

Disconnect the connection connector and remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the socket and take the light bulb out of the socket.

Warning: Never touch the glass of a halogen bulb with bare fingers or fingers in dirty gloves. If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol, wipe it thoroughly and put it back in place.

Headlight adjustment

The headlights must be adjusted under the following conditions:

• the car must be parked on a level surface;
• check headlights for rust or defects;
• the driver must be sitting in his seat, the car's fuel tank must be full;
• rock the car up and down several times.

Headlamp vertical adjustment

Check that the air bubble is exactly in the middle of the scale. If the bubble is not centered, turn the vertical adjustment screw until the bubble is centered.

Adjusting the headlights in the horizontal plane

Check that the red mark is aligned with the center line. If the mark does not align with the center line, turn the windage adjustment screw and adjust the red mark so that it aligns with the center line.

Front headlight

When replacing the left headlight bulb, remove the engine coolant expansion tank. Loosen the mounting screw. Remove the spring that secures the headlight to the engine compartment.



Remove the headlight from the front of the car.

When replacing the front turn signal bulb, turn the socket with the bulb counterclockwise, pull out the socket and remove the bulb.

When replacing a side turn signal bulb, remove the bulb from its socket.

When installing the headlight, insert the pin on the headlight into the hole on the body.

Rear headlight

Reversing light

Rear headlight

Remove the screws securing the headlight.

Slide the headlight assembly to the side and remove it from the vehicle. Remove the bulb holder together with the bulbs.

Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing on the bulb and turning it counterclockwise.