Thanks for this very thorough explanation on adjusting the headlights. It's because of knowledgeable guys like you that guys like me are able fix these things myself and not have to take it to a shop!
Just finished the headlamp replacement thanks to your video! And...just watched the adjustment video as well. I love the way you explain without all the extra stuff. Well done and thank you!!
This was incredibly helpful RUclips dad lol! Just installed some new LED lights on my 1999 camry with your help and now I'm not gunna blind oncoming traffic thank you!
You sir deserved my sub! I saw your video on your headlight replacement and figured I needed to adjust my light too. Saw your video and recognized you so I watched it and it was very helpful! Thank you for spreading your knowledge!
Thank you! I had my headlight assemblies changed and my headlights were too low afterward. I'm waiting for an offset screwdriver for the driver's side, but hopefully I'm good once I get that. I appreciate it! I find car maintenance kind of stressful so helpful people like you are heroes.
Thank you so much, Jaimie! I appreciate you watching and hope you can get those lights adjusted with no problem. Let me know if I can help. Thanks again!
If you dont have a screwdriver you can also use a 8 mm wrench because it has a bolt with a screwdriver head. I used a 8mm ratchet wrench beats sitting there fighting with getting the screwdriver in there.
When you say your headlights were too low did you mean the entire assembly was lower and created a gap between the hood and lamp itself? I got in an accident and i had a headlamp replaced but theirs a gap between the hood and the lamp itself and im wondering if adjusting it like in the video would manipulate the entire lamp height itself or just the bulb. Thanks if you can get back go me.
Thanks for the video! I have a 2007 Lexus ES 350 (Camry style). Once I figured out where the adjustments were and which way did what, I was good to go. I had already had it to the Hendrick Lexus in Charlotte NC and paid them to do it, but then found there was no change in the aiming. The right one was way off. They said that was the best they could do. Apparently, they didn't know how to do it either! I used a 1/4 inch deep well socket on a ratchet with a phillips head bit to get the right length for the high beam. They're all set now and I'll be asking for a refund of my $60.
Sounds like a good plan!! I hope you get your money back, especially since you had to do it yourself. I'm glad you were able to get the lights lined up properly. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this video!! I did not know there was an adjustment screw and thought I was going to have to pull the whole bumper off again after replacing the headlight assemblies and they were too low!!
Thank you so much Dennis for this video, I just watched you previous one about changing the headlights and as soon as my wife got home from the store she you got to adjust my lights there shining to low lol. I forgot to check the adjustment. Ooops!
@@dwcoffey It is, I work in construction and I always tell me new helpers clockwise/counter clockwise. For some people it can be hard to get used to visualizing the left/right wording since you're rotating something.
Great video. We JUST bought a 2020 Toyota Corolla and are having issues with the headlights. At first they were so low we easily outran our headlights and when we went down hills, the lights totally disappeared. Toyota (Modesto) adjusted them (they said about 5 inches) higher for us and now we are getting flashed by everyone thinking we have our bright lights on. Last night my husband got pulled over by the CHP regarding the lights. We'll be taking the car back in to be fixed - again. Seeing your video makes me wonder why it was done wrong in the first place. Looks so easy. QUESTION: Is there supposed to be a "V"-shaped shadow in the middle of the light beams? It's super distracting and if someone were to stand in the middle of the road we would not see them due to the "V" dark shadow. Are these lights defective? Still can't believe a brand new car would have these issues. My husband was in a head on collision a few weeks ago by an idiot passing passing on a blind corner (Hit and Run). Having this light issue is causing him more stress than he needs right now. Thanks.
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for watching! I can completely understand why the headlights would cause some stress after a hit and run like that...I'd be the same way! There should not be an unlit portion in front of the car between the headlights....at least not more than 4-5 feet in front of the car. It sounds like one or both of your headlights might not be installed correctly, and that they might be aimed to far to the left and right.
Thank you so much for this video! It is easy to follow and you explain and demonstrate it in a way that is easily understood! 👍👍👍 My headlight replacement looks great now thanks to your video!
Great job with this and other video on how to replace headlight assemblies. I just ordered from ebay one set of headlights 2009 Toyo Camry and will have NO GUESSING as to where to start thanks to your explicit video.. Michael S..
Your videos are very detailed. Thanks a lot. I watched your other video and changed my headlight assembly, my 2007 camry now looks awesome. I do need to adjust the headlights though and this video is going to be of much help
That's great Kenneth! I'm glad to hear the videos helped! Changing that headlight and aligning it your self will save you lots of money and that's great!! Thanks very much for watching and for the nice comment.
My 2007 solara convertible has a thumb wheel on the dashboard that adjust the lights up and down but I can not find the part number of the lights to get replacement
Hi Dennis, thank you once again for this video. I have one one more issue with headlamps, the left (driver side) head lamp is focused towards passenger side and i see one more adjustment screw on top. do you think it is for horizontal adjustments. (the head lights i brought are for after market). your reply is much appriciated.
Thank you for watching! The Camrys I've worked on only have a vertical adjustment for the headlights (and a lot of other models are like this), with no horizontal adjustment. The only things I can suggest are: 1) make sure your headlight assy is properly mounted, 2) check for any damage on the front end that could cause horizontal misalignment, 3) some assemblies will allow you to place a shim behind a mounting point to correct for horizontal misalignment.
Thank you sir! I had new headlights installed on my 07’ Camry but he didn’t adjust them so I couldn’t see very far at night. This was simple, thanks to you. How much higher could you possibly go w/o blinding oncoming drivers? (in inches on wall from 20 feet)
Thanks for watching, Fer! If you set your headlights any higher at 20feet than they measure at 3-4 feet, they will be very bright to oncoming traffic. I suggest setting them no more than 2 inches above the measurement you get when the car is 3-4 feet from the wall.
Thank you for watching! I've always been a Craftsman tool guy, but a friend of mine gave me a set of Irwin screwdrivers a few years ago. They quickly became my favorite screwdrivers....the grips are nice and the steel used to make them is just right....hard enough to not bend or dull at the tip but not so hard that they chip.
I just changed both light fixture assemblies and the bulbs for my daughters 2007 Camry. I drove it last night and they were out of whack. Planning on the alignment tonight based on your recommendations. I noticed the rubber boots around the bulbs were missing on your Camry. Should I have not transferred them from my old rubber boots to my new light fixtures.
Thanks for watching! My Camry was not outfitted with rubber boots from the factory. If your original lights had them, you did right by transferring them to the new lights.
hi , thanks for the info i tried yesterday it goes up/down at the same time , another question , do you have idea to make the low beam bright cos my low beam projector is not that bright i just upgrade the bulb to led same brand H11 for low and 9005 for high , the high beam is so bright which is reflector headlight and my low beam is projector suppose to be brighter but not bright just white , need some advise , thanks in advance .
I use Sylvania Silverstars for my low beam bulbs and they are very bright. Some people have experienced short bulb life with these bulbs but I have not. Mine are 5 years old and still going fine. You may want to try a different brand of bulb?
Dennis, is that measurement from ground to center of headlight bulb with a 14" or 15" tire? My Yaris has the larger 15" tires. I can't believe no one has asked this question B4 MEeee. Adjusting screw - turn lefty lucy to raise; turn righty tighty to lower. Never mind, I've successfully adjusted the beams, left side needed to be lowered, right side needed to be raised.
@@dwcoffey I bought my headlamp housings 4 years ago, a couple of years B4 the original's started to cloud up. I've been procrastinating for a good 2 years. The cost of having a shop do the replacement & your video helped me to overcome inertia to do the task. It wasn't difficult, however, I did get my hands dirty, something you managed to avoid.
@@dwcoffey and this video enabled me to properly adjust the beams AFTER I'd installed new housings & bulbs (Sylvania Ultra H4). The old headlight bulbs were the originals. My vehicle is a 2009 Toyota Yaris - 4dr Sedan which I bought new. The odometer will pass 100,000 miles sometime next month. And it's a 5-speed manual tranny - electric power steering, my car has it all. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada.
Thanks for watching, Steve! This gen Camry doesn't have a left/right adjustment. I'd check your lights for broken mounting tabs etc. Not sure what else would cause them to be crosseyed.
Awesome video, easy and detailed instructions. But I do have a question I’m doing exactly as you did but instead of the headlight adjusting up or down only the high beam is moving, any idea why? Help would be greatly appreciated
Angel Zubigaray hi Angel, thanks for watching! What is the vehicle are you working on? Some have independent adjustments for high beam and low beam lights.
Great video. Is this adjustment done on high beam, or low beam? This levels driver and passenger lights relative to each other, and to car height. And will this setting be optimum for low beam viewing distance, and high beam viewing distance? Thanks.
Hi David, thanks for watching and for your questions. Yes, the headlight adjustments should be done on low beam. You are correct, the first check and adjustment levels the left and right headlights to each other and insures that the light beams are essentially level pointing forward. The 2nd check/adjustment makes sure that both lights are pointing slightly downward (on low beams) so as to give good illumination without blinding oncoming traffic. By setting the low beams at a slight downward angle in the 2nd phase, you also insure that the high beams are properly set for max illumination on the road. I hope that helps. Thanks again!
Hi Dennis, thanks for your effort in providing these great videos. I was just wondering if this adjustment applies as well to high beam lights or is it only for low beam.
Hi Hussam, and thanks for watching! It will depend on the car. In my example here, the 2006 - 2011 Camry, there's only one adjustment screw on each side and that screw will adjust the low beams and high beams. You should always adjust using the low beams only in a case such as this. Some cars will have separate adjustment screws, but not very often.
Thanks for watching, Eduardo! For a Camry and many other vehicles, there is only one adjustment screw for each headlight. That adjustment screw will adjust the low beams and the high beams. Some vehicles have complete;y separate high beams, they may have an additional adjustment screw. If they do, I'd set the high beams about 2 inches higher on the wall than the low beams.
Good Video, but you need a very long screwdriver to do this the proper way. @ 4:24 on the video you are showing the adjustment screw, you are adjusting it from the back, the easy way is to adjust it using a #2 phillips screwdriver and engage the gear on the back of the adjuster by inserting straight down between the tabs and rotate the adjuster that way. I see a slot in which a screwdriver can fit between the guides and engage the gear on the back. Much easier to get to the adjustment.
Thanks for watching, Karen! Great suggestion but you can only do it that way on the passenger side, and I wouldn't really recommend it because the adjustment gear is plastic. After doing that a few times, you will possibly strip the gear teeth and then be unable to keep the light in adjustment.
Hi, having problems with low beams on 2007 Camry. Put on 10k lumens and still can't see. Also had the outside lenses cleaned. Just wondering if adjusting would help or do I need to replace the complete headlight. Service man said sometimes it doesn't help to clean the outside even though they may look clear. My low beams have an opaque look and not sure if that's right. Thanks
It's hard to say Belle. Depending on what type/brand bulbs you installed, it could even be the bulbs. Were the lights ok before you replaced the bulbs? Could also be the inside surfaces of the headlights need cleaning. If you haven't had a wreck and they were doing ok before you replaced the bulbs, I doubt that adjustment is the problem.
@@dwcoffey thank you! No, the lights were not okay (dim) before we changed. We got the led lights thinking this might help. I suspect that I need to replace both units because the inside is dirty or plastic is affected inside also. The dealership said I could buy 3rd party and they would install for $130. My car is 12 years old and has always been outside with no protection from the elements. Ty again.
You adjust these with a long #2 Phillips, take the Phillips and push straight down into the hole made for it, the Phillips notches fit into the gears on the wheel and then you can adjust the screw up or down with ease. The gear has no other purpose than for a Phillips to turn them, it is not turning another gear as one would think they are for, it is for adjusting only.
ahhhh thanksss a lot i was thinking why my led headlight just blend on the road but not on the cars or any roadsigns now i figure out whats the problem thankss
HI, do you need to have driver side aim 2" lower and the right 2" higher so it doesnt block incoming traffic but you have more light on the right side of the road ? I have 2011 Toyota Camry Thank You
No sir, the headlights have a 'cutoff' line that prevents blinding oncoming traffic. Both lights should be adjusted to the same height as I show in the video. Thanks!
Hi Sam, checking the lights and setting them at 5ft or so from the wall shouldn't hurt anything. Basically at that point, you are making sure they are at the same height relative to each other. It's possible that it might make them a touch too high, but not enough to bother oncoming traffic, etc. As far as not having a groove in the adjustment screw.....does it have a hex head on it? If so, just use a socket or nut driver instead of a screwdriver.
Thanks for the video. I have one question. I have digital adjuster knob for aiming light up & down on my Toyota Premio. But for some obvious reasons I had to lift the back side of the car, as a result the light aim has gone severely down. Even if I turn the digital knob for the highest aiming point, the light aim doesn't go sufficiently up. I can't see anything far at night. What can I do plz help me.
I am sorry Hasan, but I am not familiar at all with the Premio. Do you have manual headlight adjustments as I've shown in my video? If so, perhaps you could adjust the headlights up using those. That would put them in range so that you would again be able to use your digital adjusters.
Hey Jero, If the car's height is different...put the car 1 ft from a wall. Measure the height of the center of the headlight beams and mark the vertical and horizontal centers with a piece of tape. Back the car to 25feet away from the wall. Adjust the headlight beam centers so that they are 2 inches below the original measurement when the car was 1ft away from the wall. If you can and need to adjust horizontal alignment, the beam centers should be 2 inches to the right of the original beam centers (in the US where we drive on the right side of the road). If you are in a country where you drive on the left, then the horizontal adjustment at 25 feet should be 2 inches to the left of the original measurement. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching!
I am having a bit of an issue, seems my camry 2008 GL has different style headlights. Low beams are h7 and the adjustment screw is missing. I don’t know how to adjust the headlights as i cant find my specific headlights anywhere on the internet
Not sure where you are, but I know the Australian models use H7 for the headlight bulb (see my other video: ruclips.net/video/f1JHnW8Ruek/видео.html ) I have not seen any 2008 models without an adjustment screw. you can send a photo to my email if you like, dwcoffey3@bellsouth.net I'll be glad to give it a look and see if I can help. Thanks for watching!
First and foremost thank you for your headlight installation video. Now I need to adjust them. My question to you Sir, how many inches off the ground should I measure the level. I am a newbie forgive me. Can I use a big piece of cardboard 5 or 10 ft away ? I just need to know the proper level. Thank you in advance Sir.
EL Padrino Thank you very much for watching and for the nice comment. I have another video showing how to adjust the headlights, check it out. ruclips.net/video/W6zu3EO0k_4/видео.html Thanks!!
Hi Peter, thanks for watching! I had to use a really short screwdriver. If that won't work on yours, you can find right angle screwdrivers at some hardware stores or at some auto parts stores.
Can this work with a hyundai elantra 11-16. I had hids put on with projector headlights. Also i know the camry dosent come with horizontal adjustment but the elantra does. Are the lights supposed to aim slightly to the right? Or straightfoward?
There is an arguement that says it's OK to have the passenger's side a smidge higher...as you originally had before you lowered it to match the driver's side. Why?.....because you want the driver's side not to blind oncoming traffic....but.....you may allow a bit higher on the right-side to see people stepping off curbs or animals coming out of forested areas.....it gives your car a bit more "Reach" and it's NOT on the side that will normally blind oncoming traffic. Also....at 4:37....you show the backside of the housing but the bulb is not installed with the weather-protection rubber "bootie" around the backside of the bulb....it's good to keep that in place.
Thanks for watching, Wil! Yes, you are correct about the driver's side vs the passenger's side. Some folks will adjust the passenger side a touch higher to give a bit more reach on the side of the road. (for non-US folks, we drive on the right side of the road as opposed to the left). Regarding the rubber bootie on the back of the bulb, my Camry was not equipped with those. I've seen them on other cars, but not on mine. The only weather protection for the bulb on my Camry is the o-ring around the base of the bulb, that is visible at the same mark you mentioned. Thanks again!!
@@dwcoffey ..thanks for the response Dennis. As to the bootie.....I will guess you bought the Camry used where (somehow) it got lost....pretty much all brands of cars using such replacable H4/9003 bulbs....use such a bootie to prevent dust and grime from entering the backside of the reflector lens area. Cheers.
No we bought this car new. My F150 doesn't have booties on the headlight bulbs either. The bulb just twist-locks into the back of the headlight assemblies. Maybe I'm misunderstanding your description of a bootie, or maybe you don't live in the US? I've never seen a rubber boot on the back of a headlight bulb and I have worked on many different makes and models of vehicles.
@@dwcoffey ..I don't understand, I indeed do live in the US.....every recent car that I have seen and worked on, Toyota's included, as well as my Scion.....have this 2"-3" diameter boot weather-proof cover on the backside. A 2 minute search here on RUclips found something that shows this---> ruclips.net/video/RYx6SH-nt4A/видео.html .....see timeline around 2.35 to 2.40......and also a bit later around 2.45 to 2.57 or so.....cheers.
Thanks for that video, Wil. I've never owned a car or truck with that boot.....now, it occurred to me, all our cars are 2009 and older. Maybe that's why they don't have them. I'll check my son's Focus or my daughter's Rogue next time I get a chance. They are newer, and I'll bet they have that boot. Seems like a good idea!
I just bought 11 Camry 172 K miles and only noticed lighting was way low just on the road barely no more than ten feet. No light towards the cars or anything. Car fax report had no report of incident but started to look like it’s been in a wreck.. the other side is completely not working..
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Exactly what I needed to know- no music, fluff or long stories. Perfect and thank you!
I'm glad this helped! Thanks for watching, Neil!
Thanks for this very thorough explanation on adjusting the headlights. It's because of knowledgeable guys like you that guys like me are able fix these things myself and not have to take it to a shop!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad it helped and appreciate the support, Brody!
This has to be the best explanation of how to do this I have ever seen in 54 years. 🤠👍🏻
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that kind comment and thank you for watching!
Just installed new headlights into my 2002 Camry and you explained everything perfectly! I was able to level them out using my neighbors fence 😅
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching, Roberto!
Just finished the headlamp replacement thanks to your video! And...just watched the adjustment video as well. I love the way you explain without all the extra stuff. Well done and thank you!!
Thank you so much, Alex! I appreciate you watching!
Same here, replaced mine , didn't realized they needed to be adjusted until wife drove it, oops! Going to adjust them today.
This should be the default video . No bs, just what you need to know!
Thank you! I appreciate you watching!
i watched your headlight replacement vid first then this one. First time doing anything on a car and it worked perfectly thank you. 😊
Fantastic!! Thanks for watching!
This was incredibly helpful RUclips dad lol! Just installed some new LED lights on my 1999 camry with your help and now I'm not gunna blind oncoming traffic thank you!
That's great! Thanks for watching, Curtis!
@@dwcoffey muchas gracias señor . Dennis great info .and handfull thanks for helping people
Thank you so much! I've been needing to this after I replaced the headlights but could not find the adjusting screw!
Thank you for watching and for the comment!
You sir deserved my sub! I saw your video on your headlight replacement and figured I needed to adjust my light too. Saw your video and recognized you so I watched it and it was very helpful! Thank you for spreading your knowledge!
Thanks for watching, and thanks for the sub!
Thank you! I had my headlight assemblies changed and my headlights were too low afterward. I'm waiting for an offset screwdriver for the driver's side, but hopefully I'm good once I get that. I appreciate it! I find car maintenance kind of stressful so helpful people like you are heroes.
Thank you so much, Jaimie! I appreciate you watching and hope you can get those lights adjusted with no problem. Let me know if I can help. Thanks again!
If you dont have a screwdriver you can also use a 8 mm wrench because it has a bolt with a screwdriver head. I used a 8mm ratchet wrench beats sitting there fighting with getting the screwdriver in there.
When you say your headlights were too low did you mean the entire assembly was lower and created a gap between the hood and lamp itself? I got in an accident and i had a headlamp replaced but theirs a gap between the hood and the lamp itself and im wondering if adjusting it like in the video would manipulate the entire lamp height itself or just the bulb. Thanks if you can get back go me.
@@ojedajoel just how the bulb points
@@Jamie-bu9cq thanks
My wife's car had front bumper damage and the headlight replaced. I really need this, THANK YOU.
Thank you so much for watching!
My mother just bought a 2011 CAmry and the headlights were adjusted rather wonky, this helps me get it looking right. Thanks for the video.
That's great! Thanks for watching Erick!
I'm coming back to this after changing my headlights. Thank you!!
Thanks for watching, Tony!
Thanks for the video! I have a 2007 Lexus ES 350 (Camry style). Once I figured out where the adjustments were and which way did what, I was good to go. I had already had it to the Hendrick Lexus in Charlotte NC and paid them to do it, but then found there was no change in the aiming. The right one was way off. They said that was the best they could do. Apparently, they didn't know how to do it either! I used a 1/4 inch deep well socket on a ratchet with a phillips head bit to get the right length for the high beam. They're all set now and I'll be asking for a refund of my $60.
Sounds like a good plan!! I hope you get your money back, especially since you had to do it yourself. I'm glad you were able to get the lights lined up properly. Thanks for watching!
Thank you! Your video assisted me with my Toyota Tacoma 08’. Happy wife...happy life.
Fantastic! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this video!! I did not know there was an adjustment screw and thought I was going to have to pull the whole bumper off again after replacing the headlight assemblies and they were too low!!
I'm glad this helped, Heather! Thanks for watching!
Made it very clear and easy for me to adjust my own headlights. Appreciation from Minnesota.💯👍😉
I'm glad this helped! Thank you for watching!
Great video Dennis, straight to the point and easily understood.. From down under take care!
Thank you for watching from Oz!
THANKS a LOT! I've been looking for someone to do this on my Toyota Venza. And just watched your video and I did it myself.
Fantastic!! Great job! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for these videos for the work done on a 2007 Camry. We bought our Camry in August 06' and its still chugging along!
Camry is extremely reliable. I got my first car and it's s Camry. I'm very excited. I'm 18 btw😊
That's fantastic! MY wife's Camry is a 2009 with 200,000 miles on it. We've had no problems with it. Thank for watching!
That's a good choice, Luke! I hope yours is as dependable as ours has been. Thanks for watching!
@@dwcoffey thanks😊
Another appreciative person here. I just fixed one of my lights. Thank you.
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much Dennis for this video, I just watched you previous one about changing the headlights and as soon as my wife got home from the store she you got to adjust my lights there shining to low lol. I forgot to check the adjustment. Ooops!
Thank you for watching, Allyn! I'm glad the video helped!
Good video. Some drivers need to watch this video and adjust their lights! 😤
That is a fact! Especially with some of the newer, brighter LED lights out there...adjustment is critical. Thanks for watching, Michael!
Bless you for saying clockwise and counter clockwise and not right or left
Thank you for watching, Devin! I appreciate the comment too....I think it is easier to understand.
@@dwcoffey It is, I work in construction and I always tell me new helpers clockwise/counter clockwise. For some people it can be hard to get used to visualizing the left/right wording since you're rotating something.
Great video. Now I need to watch a quick video on how to rebuild that Camry V6 engine... (where's my little screwdriver?)
Thanks for watching, Tom!
Hi Dennis, thanks for yours demostrations, how can I change only the "left" directional light to my Camry 2011?
Thanks for watching, Ignacio! Here's a video for that: ruclips.net/video/X6Mgue-yLvc/видео.html
@@dwcoffey Hi Dennis, thank you very much for your support.
Kind regards
great video...how about the left and right adjustment to focus the beam away from oncoming cars
Thanks for watching, Lando. This generation Camry does not have a left/right adjustment.
Great video. We JUST bought a 2020 Toyota Corolla and are having issues with the headlights. At first they were so low we easily outran our headlights and when we went down hills, the lights totally disappeared. Toyota (Modesto) adjusted them (they said about 5 inches) higher for us and now we are getting flashed by everyone thinking we have our bright lights on. Last night my husband got pulled over by the CHP regarding the lights. We'll be taking the car back in to be fixed - again. Seeing your video makes me wonder why it was done wrong in the first place. Looks so easy. QUESTION: Is there supposed to be a "V"-shaped shadow in the middle of the light beams? It's super distracting and if someone were to stand in the middle of the road we would not see them due to the "V" dark shadow. Are these lights defective? Still can't believe a brand new car would have these issues. My husband was in a head on collision a few weeks ago by an idiot passing passing on a blind corner (Hit and Run). Having this light issue is causing him more stress than he needs right now. Thanks.
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for watching! I can completely understand why the headlights would cause some stress after a hit and run like that...I'd be the same way! There should not be an unlit portion in front of the car between the headlights....at least not more than 4-5 feet in front of the car. It sounds like one or both of your headlights might not be installed correctly, and that they might be aimed to far to the left and right.
The right side can be slightly higher on the right side as it doesn’t face oncoming traffic and it helps to see signs better.
Thank you for watching, Anthony!
thank you, this was super helpful! I used a Swiss army knife screwdriver and it was just small enough to work!
Thanks for watching, Emily!
Thank you so much for this video! It is easy to follow and you explain and demonstrate it in a way that is easily understood! 👍👍👍 My headlight replacement looks great now thanks to your video!
That's great! Thank you for watching, Crystal!!
Great job with this and other video on how to replace headlight assemblies. I just ordered from ebay one set of headlights 2009 Toyo Camry and will have NO GUESSING as to where to start thanks to your explicit video.. Michael S..
Thank you for the kind words Michael! I hope your repairs go well with no problems. Thanks for watching!
Your videos are very detailed. Thanks a lot. I watched your other video and changed my headlight assembly, my 2007 camry now looks awesome. I do need to adjust the headlights though and this video is going to be of much help
That's great Kenneth! I'm glad to hear the videos helped! Changing that headlight and aligning it your self will save you lots of money and that's great!! Thanks very much for watching and for the nice comment.
Hey, thanks for the informational demonstration my friend. It was a big help and money saver for myself and others as well. Subbed
I'm glad this video helped! Thanks for watching and subscribing, Sydney!
Dennis Coffey what if your drive way has a slope witch most drive ways have? Wouldn't that make the adjustment too low when you get on level ground?
Thanks for watching, Peter! Yes, you need a fairly level spot to do this on. I've used the side of a building in a parking lot before.
Thanks again! I'm done adjust headlights on my Avalon ! Now much better! 👍👍👍
That's great! I'm glad you got it done! Thanks.
My 2007 solara convertible has a thumb wheel on the dashboard that adjust the lights up and down
but I can not find the part number of the lights to get replacement
Thanks for watching! Try Rockauto.com , they are very good about having parts for nearly everything.
Nice, thoughtful and helpful video, Dennis. Thanks for sharing your expertise
Thank you for watching, Brad!
Great video!! Is there a horizontal/left to right adjustment?
Thanks for watching, Steve! No sir, not on this gen Camry.
Love how you recap at the end of the video.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I appreciate it!
Thanks for your videos. You do a grear high quality job. Helped me a lot.
Thank you very much for watching and commenting Dale!
Thanks for teach me adjust headlights! I hope, Toyota Avalon a simple adjust that lamp , too!
Thank you for watching!
Hi Dennis, thank you once again for this video. I have one one more issue with headlamps, the left (driver side) head lamp is focused towards passenger side and i see one more adjustment screw on top. do you think it is for horizontal adjustments. (the head lights i brought are for after market). your reply is much appriciated.
Thank you for watching! The Camrys I've worked on only have a vertical adjustment for the headlights (and a lot of other models are like this), with no horizontal adjustment. The only things I can suggest are: 1) make sure your headlight assy is properly mounted, 2) check for any damage on the front end that could cause horizontal misalignment, 3) some assemblies will allow you to place a shim behind a mounting point to correct for horizontal misalignment.
Thank you sir! I had new headlights installed on my 07’ Camry but he didn’t adjust them so I couldn’t see very far at night. This was simple, thanks to you. How much higher could you possibly go w/o blinding oncoming drivers? (in inches on wall from 20 feet)
Thanks for watching, Fer! If you set your headlights any higher at 20feet than they measure at 3-4 feet, they will be very bright to oncoming traffic. I suggest setting them no more than 2 inches above the measurement you get when the car is 3-4 feet from the wall.
Perfectly explained. Much appreciated!
Thank you for watching, Jim!
Thank you so much for this helpful video! Going to switch my bulbs in the foreseeable future and wanted to learn how to do this just in case! :)
Thank you for watching, Justin!
On 2015 Camry I guess it works somehow differently? I don't see those screws you showed in the video. How do I adjust on 2015 Camry? Thank you!
I'm sorry Alex, I'm not familiar with a 2015 Camry. The model I have is only similar up to 2011.
That’s what I’m struggling with now. 2014. It’s like a square on mine instead of Phillips head screw.
I like that Irwin screwdriver. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for watching! I've always been a Craftsman tool guy, but a friend of mine gave me a set of Irwin screwdrivers a few years ago. They quickly became my favorite screwdrivers....the grips are nice and the steel used to make them is just right....hard enough to not bend or dull at the tip but not so hard that they chip.
Great video, very helpful. Got some new headlights and they were adjusted all the way down when I got them
Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching, and I'm glad this helped.
I just changed both light fixture assemblies and the bulbs for my daughters 2007 Camry. I drove it last night and they were out of whack. Planning on the alignment tonight based on your recommendations. I noticed the rubber boots around the bulbs were missing on your Camry. Should I have not transferred them from my old rubber boots to my new light fixtures.
Thanks for watching! My Camry was not outfitted with rubber boots from the factory. If your original lights had them, you did right by transferring them to the new lights.
hi , thanks for the info i tried yesterday it goes up/down at the same time , another question , do you have idea to make the low beam bright cos my low beam projector is not that bright i just upgrade the bulb to led same brand H11 for low and 9005 for high , the high beam is so bright which is reflector headlight and my low beam is projector suppose to be brighter but not bright just white , need some advise , thanks in advance .
I use Sylvania Silverstars for my low beam bulbs and they are very bright. Some people have experienced short bulb life with these bulbs but I have not. Mine are 5 years old and still going fine. You may want to try a different brand of bulb?
Thank you for your time and automotive knowledge you are appreciated.
Thank you very much Daniel! I appreciate you watching!
Thank You! Your videos helped me change out the headlights and now adjust them! Good on you Dennis
Thank you for watching! I'm glad the vids helped!!
You gave me the courage to replace my head lights . Now I understand why my lights are like -*- ======== _*_
I forgot to adjust them .🤣
Thanks very much for watching! I'm glad the video helped!
is there a adjustment knob for the high beams ?
Thanks for watching, Freddy! No, there is only one adjustment screw on this model.
Dennis, is that measurement from ground to center of headlight bulb with a 14" or 15" tire? My Yaris has the larger 15" tires. I can't believe no one has asked this question B4 MEeee.
Adjusting screw - turn lefty lucy to raise; turn righty tighty to lower.
Never mind, I've successfully adjusted the beams, left side needed to be lowered, right side needed to be raised.
Tire size doesn't matter when adjusting the lights, Thanks for watching!
@@dwcoffey I bought my headlamp housings 4 years ago, a couple of years B4 the original's started to cloud up. I've been procrastinating for a good 2 years. The cost of having a shop do the replacement & your video helped me to overcome inertia to do the task. It wasn't difficult, however, I did get my hands dirty, something you managed to avoid.
I'm glad you got it done! Those new headlights will definitely make it easier to see at night. thanks again!
@@dwcoffey and this video enabled me to properly adjust the beams AFTER I'd installed new housings & bulbs (Sylvania Ultra H4). The old headlight bulbs were the originals. My vehicle is a 2009 Toyota Yaris - 4dr Sedan which I bought new. The odometer will pass 100,000 miles sometime next month. And it's a 5-speed manual tranny - electric power steering, my car has it all.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada.
the screw driver or the actual gear? if i turn my screwdriver left the gear will turn right correct? i have same toyota yaris as you but automatic
i need instructions on turning the beams left or right . my lights are " crosseyed"
Thanks for watching, Steve! This gen Camry doesn't have a left/right adjustment. I'd check your lights for broken mounting tabs etc. Not sure what else would cause them to be crosseyed.
Awesome video, easy and detailed instructions. But I do have a question I’m doing exactly as you did but instead of the headlight adjusting up or down only the high beam is moving, any idea why? Help would be greatly appreciated
Angel Zubigaray hi Angel, thanks for watching! What is the vehicle are you working on?
Some have independent adjustments for high beam and low beam lights.
Dennis Coffey same car a 2009 Toyota Camry
That's strange. My Camry only has one adjustment screw and it moves the entire headlight assembly....low beams, high beams and running light.
Great video. Is this adjustment done on high beam, or low beam? This levels driver and passenger lights relative to each other, and to car height. And will this setting be optimum for low beam viewing distance, and high beam viewing distance? Thanks.
Hi David, thanks for watching and for your questions. Yes, the headlight adjustments should be done on low beam. You are correct, the first check and adjustment levels the left and right headlights to each other and insures that the light beams are essentially level pointing forward. The 2nd check/adjustment makes sure that both lights are pointing slightly downward (on low beams) so as to give good illumination without blinding oncoming traffic. By setting the low beams at a slight downward angle in the 2nd phase, you also insure that the high beams are properly set for max illumination on the road. I hope that helps. Thanks again!
Hi Dennis, thanks for your effort in providing these great videos. I was just wondering if this adjustment applies as well to high beam lights or is it only for low beam.
Hi Hussam, and thanks for watching! It will depend on the car. In my example here, the 2006 - 2011 Camry, there's only one adjustment screw on each side and that screw will adjust the low beams and high beams. You should always adjust using the low beams only in a case such as this. Some cars will have separate adjustment screws, but not very often.
What about for the high beams? Is it the same thing?
Thanks for watching, Eduardo! For a Camry and many other vehicles, there is only one adjustment screw for each headlight. That adjustment screw will adjust the low beams and the high beams. Some vehicles have complete;y separate high beams, they may have an additional adjustment screw. If they do, I'd set the high beams about 2 inches higher on the wall than the low beams.
Thank you Dennis ... exactly what I needed.
I'm glad this helped! Thanks for watching, Mike!
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What kind of Led light you use for Camry 2007-2011 Mine isn’t as bright as your. Let me know
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Thanks for watching! I haven't changed mine to LED lights, so not sure.
Thanks a bunch for posting this video...nicely done!
Thank you for watching, Issac!
Good Video, but you need a very long screwdriver to do this the proper way. @ 4:24 on the video you are showing the adjustment screw, you are adjusting it from the back, the easy way is to adjust it using a #2 phillips screwdriver and engage the gear on the back of the adjuster by inserting straight down between the tabs and rotate the adjuster that way. I see a slot in which a screwdriver can fit between the guides and engage the gear on the back. Much easier to get to the adjustment.
Thanks for watching, Karen! Great suggestion but you can only do it that way on the passenger side, and I wouldn't really recommend it because the adjustment gear is plastic. After doing that a few times, you will possibly strip the gear teeth and then be unable to keep the light in adjustment.
Thank you, your videos helped me.
I'm glad the vids are helpful! Thank you for watching!
Hi, having problems with low beams on 2007 Camry. Put on 10k lumens and still can't see. Also had the outside lenses cleaned. Just wondering if adjusting would help or do I need to replace the complete headlight. Service man said sometimes it doesn't help to clean the outside even though they may look clear. My low beams have an opaque look and not sure if that's right. Thanks
It's hard to say Belle. Depending on what type/brand bulbs you installed, it could even be the bulbs. Were the lights ok before you replaced the bulbs? Could also be the inside surfaces of the headlights need cleaning. If you haven't had a wreck and they were doing ok before you replaced the bulbs, I doubt that adjustment is the problem.
@@dwcoffey thank you! No, the lights were not okay (dim) before we changed. We got the led lights thinking this might help. I suspect that I need to replace both units because the inside is dirty or plastic is affected inside also. The dealership said I could buy 3rd party and they would install for $130. My car is 12 years old and has always been outside with no protection from the elements. Ty again.
It’s good to see some old school alignment tips.
Thank you for watching, Dakota!
You adjust these with a long #2 Phillips, take the Phillips and push straight down into the hole made for it, the Phillips notches fit into the gears on the wheel and then you can adjust the screw up or down with ease. The gear has no other purpose than for a Phillips to turn them, it is not turning another gear as one would think they are for, it is for adjusting only.
Thanks for watching, Robert!
The best i ever watched.. You are a great teacher 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much!! I really appreciate you watching!
you are amazing thank you so much for your videos we learn a lot
Thank you for watching, Nadhem!
ahhhh thanksss a lot i was thinking why my led headlight just blend on the road but not on the cars or any roadsigns now i figure out whats the problem thankss
Thanks for watching, Sabeha! I'm glad this helped!
Thanks for the video this is great stuff we need more like this
Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching!
HI, do you need to have driver side aim 2" lower and the right 2" higher so it doesnt block incoming traffic but you have more light on the right side of the road ?
I have 2011 Toyota Camry
Thank You
No sir, the headlights have a 'cutoff' line that prevents blinding oncoming traffic. Both lights should be adjusted to the same height as I show in the video. Thanks!
I did the 3 feet part while i about 5 feet away, is that ok? Also my passenger side screw doesn't have any groove to screw on! 11 CamryLE
Hi Sam, checking the lights and setting them at 5ft or so from the wall shouldn't hurt anything. Basically at that point, you are making sure they are at the same height relative to each other. It's possible that it might make them a touch too high, but not enough to bother oncoming traffic, etc. As far as not having a groove in the adjustment screw.....does it have a hex head on it? If so, just use a socket or nut driver instead of a screwdriver.
I did not have screws I had sockets
Thank you I learn something new today ^-^ I will.do this on me camry 2011
Thank you very much for watching and thanks for the nice comment!
Thanks for the video. I have one question. I have digital adjuster knob for aiming light up & down on my Toyota Premio. But for some obvious reasons I had to lift the back side of the car, as a result the light aim has gone severely down. Even if I turn the digital knob for the highest aiming point, the light aim doesn't go sufficiently up. I can't see anything far at night. What can I do plz help me.
I am sorry Hasan, but I am not familiar at all with the Premio. Do you have manual headlight adjustments as I've shown in my video? If so, perhaps you could adjust the headlights up using those. That would put them in range so that you would again be able to use your digital adjusters.
How would you start adjusting if the cars height was changed??
Whaaat???
Hey Jero,
If the car's height is different...put the car 1 ft from a wall. Measure the height of the center of the headlight beams and mark the vertical and horizontal centers with a piece of tape. Back the car to 25feet away from the wall. Adjust the headlight beam centers so that they are 2 inches below the original measurement when the car was 1ft away from the wall. If you can and need to adjust horizontal alignment, the beam centers should be 2 inches to the right of the original beam centers (in the US where we drive on the right side of the road). If you are in a country where you drive on the left, then the horizontal adjustment at 25 feet should be 2 inches to the left of the original measurement. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching!
Thank you! Perfectly done 👌🏻
Thank you for watching!
Hey Dennis,
Great videos, very helpful. Can you make a video on how to change tail-light bulbs on 2009 Camry?!
Thanks!
Thank you Kerrianne! I appreciate you watching. Yes, I will try to get a tailight bulb video done very soon. Thank you for the idea!
just a quick question would this be the same with 2010 toyota venza on how to set the height?
Thanks for watching, Al. I'm not familiar with the Venza, but I'd think the process will be very similar, possibly identical.
I am having a bit of an issue, seems my camry 2008 GL has different style headlights. Low beams are h7 and the adjustment screw is missing. I don’t know how to adjust the headlights as i cant find my specific headlights anywhere on the internet
Not sure where you are, but I know the Australian models use H7 for the headlight bulb (see my other video: ruclips.net/video/f1JHnW8Ruek/видео.html ) I have not seen any 2008 models without an adjustment screw. you can send a photo to my email if you like, dwcoffey3@bellsouth.net I'll be glad to give it a look and see if I can help. Thanks for watching!
have sent you an email@@dwcoffey
First and foremost thank you for your headlight installation video. Now I need to adjust them. My question to you Sir, how many inches off the ground should I measure the level. I am a newbie forgive me. Can I use a big piece of cardboard 5 or 10 ft away ? I just need to know the proper level. Thank you in advance Sir.
EL Padrino Thank you very much for watching and for the nice comment. I have another video showing how to adjust the headlights, check it out. ruclips.net/video/W6zu3EO0k_4/видео.html
Thanks!!
Thank you for sharing. Earned a subscribe and like for sure. Thanks for your help and sharing your knowledge.
Thank you so much, Matthew! I appreciate you watching and thanks for subscribing!
How did you do the driver side? I can’t really adjust my driver side cause I don’t have any space. Great video!
Hi Peter, thanks for watching! I had to use a really short screwdriver. If that won't work on yours, you can find right angle screwdrivers at some hardware stores or at some auto parts stores.
Can this work with a hyundai elantra 11-16. I had hids put on with projector headlights. Also i know the camry dosent come with horizontal adjustment but the elantra does. Are the lights supposed to aim slightly to the right? Or straightfoward?
I'm not sure about the Elantra....I've never worked on one, so I can't help with that. The headlights should be aimed straight and slightly down.
great job. your explanation was spot on.
Thank you Tim! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
There is an arguement that says it's OK to have the passenger's side a smidge higher...as you originally had before you lowered it to match the driver's side. Why?.....because you want the driver's side not to blind oncoming traffic....but.....you may allow a bit higher on the right-side to see people stepping off curbs or animals coming out of forested areas.....it gives your car a bit more "Reach" and it's NOT on the side that will normally blind oncoming traffic.
Also....at 4:37....you show the backside of the housing but the bulb is not installed with the weather-protection rubber "bootie" around the backside of the bulb....it's good to keep that in place.
Thanks for watching, Wil! Yes, you are correct about the driver's side vs the passenger's side. Some folks will adjust the passenger side a touch higher to give a bit more reach on the side of the road. (for non-US folks, we drive on the right side of the road as opposed to the left). Regarding the rubber bootie on the back of the bulb, my Camry was not equipped with those. I've seen them on other cars, but not on mine. The only weather protection for the bulb on my Camry is the o-ring around the base of the bulb, that is visible at the same mark you mentioned. Thanks again!!
@@dwcoffey ..thanks for the response Dennis. As to the bootie.....I will guess you bought the Camry used where (somehow) it got lost....pretty much all brands of cars using such replacable H4/9003 bulbs....use such a bootie to prevent dust and grime from entering the backside of the reflector lens area. Cheers.
No we bought this car new. My F150 doesn't have booties on the headlight bulbs either. The bulb just twist-locks into the back of the headlight assemblies. Maybe I'm misunderstanding your description of a bootie, or maybe you don't live in the US? I've never seen a rubber boot on the back of a headlight bulb and I have worked on many different makes and models of vehicles.
@@dwcoffey ..I don't understand, I indeed do live in the US.....every recent car that I have seen and worked on, Toyota's included, as well as my Scion.....have this 2"-3" diameter boot weather-proof cover on the backside. A 2 minute search here on RUclips found something that shows this---> ruclips.net/video/RYx6SH-nt4A/видео.html .....see timeline around 2.35 to 2.40......and also a bit later around 2.45 to 2.57 or so.....cheers.
Thanks for that video, Wil. I've never owned a car or truck with that boot.....now, it occurred to me, all our cars are 2009 and older. Maybe that's why they don't have them. I'll check my son's Focus or my daughter's Rogue next time I get a chance. They are newer, and I'll bet they have that boot. Seems like a good idea!
Worked like a charm! Thank you so much!!
Fantastic! Thanks for watching!
Your show is very clear. Thank very much
Thank you David, I appreciate you watching!
very nice man, made it so easy a dummy like me cant even mess up
Haha!! Thanks Charles I really appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment too!
It's hard to get to the lift headlight with the battery and fuse box in the way
Thanks for watching, Valerie! Yes it is....that is a tight fit on the left side. Some folks find it easier to remove the battery first.
I just bought 11 Camry 172 K miles and only noticed lighting was way low just on the road barely no more than ten feet. No light towards the cars or anything. Car fax report had no report of incident but started to look like it’s been in a wreck.. the other side is completely not working..
Thank you for watching, Frank! I have other videos showing how to replace the headlight assemblies and the headlight bulbs. They may be useful.
i have 2009 hybrid and want to know if same procedure will work on it. thanks
Yes sir, it should be the same. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much. Help me a lot. God bless you.
I'm glad this helped, Pedro! Thank you for watching!
Thanks man this video helped me in a pinch
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
High beams don’t have an adjustment?
On the Camry, there's only one adjustment (vertical) for the entire assembly, so it adjusts high, low, turn signal, etc.
Dennis Coffey thank you
Thanks, great information to learn and save some money.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching!
Thanks Dennis, your guidance came in handy
Fantastic! Thanks very much for watching!