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Adjust headlamps my light are too low and can not see the road at night.. it needs to be raised. help please

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It may be that the whole headlamp unit has dropped (at the front) so it all points down slightly, if it has a bolt on each side (where it mounts)these may be loose. Firmly try to pull the whole headlamp unit upward, if it moves, tighten the 2 bolts whil its in the correct position.

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