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Jeef Beef · 06-28-2011, 09:38 PM

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Hey guys, I noticed when driving my dad's car that the headlight throw was a bit low. The same was the case for my 135i after I lowered it but I was able to readjust the default height via two white dials on top of the headlight modules.

The car has headlight auto-leveling yes, but this is to set the default height that the car levels to on flat ground. I've found 4 white dials around the headlight units, but 2 of them are completely inaccessible due to crap in the engine bay.

Anyone done this before on an X6?

AndreyATC · 06-28-2011, 11:47 PM

There should be little dial on each side next to headlight unit to adjust default level
Simply take flat screwdriver and turn it until desirable result achieved

Doenermann · 07-23-2011, 10:35 PM

I was just outside trying to adjust mine. The location of the vertical adjustment is a PITA as the screws are a very soft plastic and cannot be reached at a 90 degree angle with a scew driver. Trial and error method underway, I accidentally adjusted my passenger side headlight horizontally and sort of got it back to where it was (this is how I knew which which scew is not vertical adjustment), and I noticed my passenger side vertical adjustment screw was already damaged at the head.

Anyway, now the lights no longer line up properly and I'm afraid to adjust them anymore in fear of stripping that damaged screw completely. The only reason I even touched them was because the dealer said they were fine and didn't adjust them, when I have complained at almost every visit in the past year....and every loaner car they ever gave me had "higher" properly ajusted lights. Now I guess it is off to the dealer again and have them align everything, and also convince them that one of their techs damamged the passenger side adjustment, not I. Ugh...

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polar993 · 02-18-2013, 09:19 AM

I just installed new Xenon D1S bulbs on my 2012 X6, and the angle of the lights is way too low. I tried adjusting them and also got the same result that the nylon screw head is very easily stripped! I turned the screws but found that they vertical adjustment didn't move at all.

Very frustrating. Will be taking it to the dealer.

Do you think the new bulbs could have affected the beam angle?

06-28-2011, 09:38 PM	#1
Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,023 iTrader: (0)	X6 headlight height adjustment Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Hey guys, I noticed when driving my dad's car that the headlight throw was a bit low. The same was the case for my 135i after I lowered it but I was able to readjust the default height via two white dials on top of the headlight modules. The car has headlight auto-leveling yes, but this is to set the default height that the car levels to on flat ground. I've found 4 white dials around the headlight units, but 2 of them are completely inaccessible due to crap in the engine bay. Anyone done this before on an X6? __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| AR Catless DPs \| BMW PE \| ER CP \| HKS BOV \| BMW SSK \| KW V1 coilovers \| Dunlop Direzza Star Specs \| GTC-CX Matte Black 18" \| GP Thunder 7500K \| Kerscher CF Lip
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06-28-2011, 11:47 PM	#2
AndreyATC The Rocket Drives: 2012 X6M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near NYC Posts: 1,375 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E92 335i coupe [4.50] 2012 BMW X6M [3.86]	There should be little dial on each side next to headlight unit to adjust default level Simply take flat screwdriver and turn it until desirable result achieved __________________ 2012 X6M AW/Silverstone II Full Leather/Driver Assistance/HUD/Active ventilated seat/Rear Climate/Cold Weather/Premium Sound/BMW Apps/Soft Close/Side-top-rear Cams/Comfort Seats/3 Seats/Keyless

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07-23-2011, 10:35 PM	#3
Doenermann Emperor Drives: his X6 no more.... Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 127 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 BMW 750Lix [5.00]	I was just outside trying to adjust mine. The location of the vertical adjustment is a PITA as the screws are a very soft plastic and cannot be reached at a 90 degree angle with a scew driver. Trial and error method underway, I accidentally adjusted my passenger side headlight horizontally and sort of got it back to where it was (this is how I knew which which scew is not vertical adjustment), and I noticed my passenger side vertical adjustment screw was already damaged at the head. Anyway, now the lights no longer line up properly and I'm afraid to adjust them anymore in fear of stripping that damaged screw completely. The only reason I even touched them was because the dealer said they were fine and didn't adjust them, when I have complained at almost every visit in the past year....and every loaner car they ever gave me had "higher" properly ajusted lights. Now I guess it is off to the dealer again and have them align everything, and also convince them that one of their techs damamged the passenger side adjustment, not I. Ugh... /end rant

02-18-2013, 09:19 AM	#4
polar993 Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 X6 50i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	I just installed new Xenon D1S bulbs on my 2012 X6, and the angle of the lights is way too low. I tried adjusting them and also got the same result that the nylon screw head is very easily stripped! I turned the screws but found that they vertical adjustment didn't move at all. Very frustrating. Will be taking it to the dealer. Do you think the new bulbs could have affected the beam angle?