Nissan 200SX S13 silhouetteS13

HEADLAMP — Installation/Adjustment (Cont'd) + Headlamp Motor Check + Bulb Replacement

EL-45prose procedure

Motor continuity matrix uses ① / ② / ③ / ④ / ⑤ pin numbers (transcribed as 1/2/3/4/5).

Installation and Adjustment (Cont'd)

Stopper adjustment

  1. 1
    Adjust stopper.
  2. 2
    Loosen lock nut on stopper.
  3. 3
    Turn motor manual knob to open headlamp assembly completely.
  4. 4
    Adjust stopper screw.

Headlamp Motor Check

Headlamp motor — circuit continuity test

  1. 1
    Disconnect battery ground cable.
  2. 2
    Disconnect the headlamp motor connector.
  3. 3
    Use an ohmmeter to check for continuity in headlamp motor circuit while rotating motor with manual knob.

Headlamp motor — link-position vs continuity

CLOSE
Ohmmeter (+) probe1
Ohmmeter (−) probe5
ContinuityYES
CLOSE
Ohmmeter (+) probe2
Ohmmeter (−) probe5
ContinuityNO
CLOSE
Ohmmeter (+) probe1
Ohmmeter (−) probe3
ContinuityNO
CLOSE
Ohmmeter (+) probe3
Ohmmeter (−) probe1
ContinuityYES
OPEN
Ohmmeter (+) probe1
Ohmmeter (−) probe5
ContinuityNO
OPEN
Ohmmeter (+) probe2
Ohmmeter (−) probe5
ContinuityYES
OPEN
Ohmmeter (+) probe3
Ohmmeter (−) probe4
ContinuityNO
OPEN
Ohmmeter (+) probe4
Ohmmeter (−) probe2
ContinuityYES

Bulb Replacement

INSTALLING HEADLAMP RUBBER CAP

Headlamp rubber-cap installation

  1. 1
    When installing the rubber cap, set the "TOP" or "▲" mark so that it is facing up.
  2. 2
    Press the rubber cap firmly so that the lip makes contact with the headlamp body.

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