How do you adjust headlight on 2005 Kia Optima?

In: Kia Optima

[Edit]

Headlight Adjustment for 2006 Kia Optima

My wife has a 2006 Kia Optima and it took me a long time to figure this out. I called the dealer, to avoid bringing it in, and they were useless so I just took some time and stared at it and figured it out.
At the back of the headlamp, there is a small bolt (forgot the size, but it's a metric hex) to adjust the vertical alignment. The bolt is just to the inside of the upper (non-high-beam) light; at the back. Wratchet clearance is awkward but do-able.
I did not have to adjust the lateral alignment, but I am sure that bolt is further to the outside. Just in from the nose of the hood, on the top of the headlights, are some stampings to indicate where to look for the adjustments. You should see a set of arrows indicating vertical and another to show lateral.
Good luck!

First answer by ID406744677. Last edit by ID406744677. Question popularity: 10 [recommend question]

Research your answer:

Can you answer other questions about Kia Optimas?

Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Cars and Vehicles > Asian Cars > Kia > Kia Optima > How do you adjust headlight on 2005 Kia Optima?

Our contributors said this page should be displayed for the questions below. (Where do these come from

)

If any of these are not a genuine rephrasing of the question, please help out and edit these alternates.

2004 kia optima headlight adjustment? Headlight adjustment 2005 kia optima? How do you adjust headlight on 2003 optima? How do you adjust the lights on a 04 kia optima? How do you replace thermostat on 2005 Kia optima? How do you adjust the headlights on a kia optima? How do you adjust headlights on a 2006 Kia Optima? You have jerking when you drive your 2005 kia optima? How do you adjust the headlight on 2005 kia magentis? How do you adjust the headlight on a 2005 chevy truck?