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Headlight need adjustment

How to adjust the headlight in a 2006 Sonata? I've replaced the bulb like the handbook told me to do. The light is shining on the ground. Can someone help me, thanks

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There is an adjustment screw on the back of the headlamp assembly. check the bulb and make that is installed straight with the metal tab lined up inside the hole.

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