How do I change the angle of the headlights on a 2002 pontiac grand am gt???

Answer 1

It almost seems like a no-brainer but in addition to what has already been stated also make sure that your headlights are in correctly (for example: that the 'speed clips' are correctly snapped into place).

If the 'speed clips' are not properly snapped into place then you can have the best aligned headlights in the world and your headlight beams will still be off.

The best way to test whether or not your headlight beams are aligned correctly is to shine your headlights against your garage door at night. If one or both is off you'll notice it right away.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Run the engine in near darkness, and then look and listen. If you see little electrical arcs, or hear a snap-crack, there is high-voltage electrical leakage. Of course, running the engine at idle doesn't exercise the ignition system very hard, so you can add something to the test by spraying the plug wire ends with clean water from a household spray bottle. Another test: With a jumper wire, ground the metal shank of a screwdriver that has a well-insulated handle. Then, run the tip of the screwdriver along the length of each wire and all around at the coil and plug boots. This will often produce an arc from the wire to the screwdriver. Now look at the wires under good lighting. If they are damaged by abrasion, oil-soaked, cut, burned from contact with the exhaust, or have a dried-out look with heat cracks, it definitely shouldn't be a surprise if you see arcs in the dark under some conditions. However, if they look bad but there are no arcs, do a resistance check. A conventional plug wire has a resistance of 10,000 to 15,000 ohms per foot of length--if it's measurably higher, the wire probably is bad. An absolutely failed wire will have a hairline break somewhere, and the resistance will be infinity.

Answer 3

If you are talking about aiming the headlamps, turn the two Torx screw heads located close to the composite headlamps to the desired position, preferably where they are supposed to be aimed. You can get a ticket for improperly aimed headlights. Good luck.

Answer 4

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2141&d=1040688994

note where the screw driver is in the picture. see where the cream colored tab is? there is what looks to be a star looking thing that sticks up through that creamish piece. thats what adjusts your angels. put a socket on these, and adjust away. also i should say there are 2 of these per headlight. and i dont know what exactly the socket size is, but i know its pretty small, and its metric.

good luck, hope it helps.