How to adjust headlights?

To adjust a headlight, use spring-loaded screws for the beam headlights and Torx-head screw adjusters for composite headlights. You will need a blank wall, level floor beneath it; masking tape should be positioned vertically in reference to vehicle centerline and headlight centerlines on the wall. Also, a horizontal tape line may be positioned referring to the centreline of all headlights. The adjustments ought to be carried out while the vehicle is sitting level with half-full gas tank and no more than normal weight load inside it. When starting with low beam adjustment, place your high intensity zone two inches below the horizontal line but two inches to the right of vertical line coming from headlight. In order to raise or lower beam turn top adjusting screw clockwise or counterclockwise correspondingly while side adjusting screw is applied for moving light left or right. In High-beam mode, this concentrated brightness band should sit just below the horizontal line, centered vertically. After doing so then finally you can fix your lights as you see fit.

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GMC Sonoma Headlamp (W/ Fog & Front Side Marker & Parking & Turn Signal Lamp)
Part Number: 16526225
$199.05 MSRP: $298.93
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Headlamp,(W/ Fog & Front Side Marker & Parking & Turn Signal Lamp); Composite Assembly, Headlamp Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 16525783
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2004 GMC Sonoma | 4 DOOR, PICKUP, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.2L Flex, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlight Assembly, (W/ Front Side Marker & Parking & Turn Signal Lamp)
Part Number: 16526227
$113.16 MSRP: $169.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Headlamp Assembly, (W/ Front Side Marker & Parking & Turn Signal Lamp); Composite Assembly, Headlamp Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 16525785
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2004 GMC Sonoma | 4 DOOR, PICKUP, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.2L Flex, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlamp Assembly, (W/Front Side Marker&Parking&Turn Signal Lamp)
Part Number: 16526228
$110.69 MSRP: $165.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Composite Assembly, Headlamp Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 16525786
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2004 GMC Sonoma | 4 DOOR, PICKUP, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.2L Flex, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Capsule/Headlamp/Fog Lamp Headlamp
Part Number: 16523153
$98.30 MSRP: $123.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Capsule Asm,Headlamp ; Headlamp, Capsule/Headlamp/Fog Lamp; Lens & Housing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2004 GMC Sonoma | 4 DOOR, PICKUP, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.2L Flex, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlight Capsule
Part Number: 15988743
$150.56 MSRP: $299.49
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Capsule,Headlamp
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Capsule/Headlamp/Fog Lamp Headlamp
Part Number: 16524596
$81.44 MSRP: $102.47
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Capsule Asm,Headlamp ; Headlamp, Capsule/Headlamp/Fog Lamp; Lens & Housing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2004 GMC Sonoma | 4 DOOR, PICKUP, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.2L Flex, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlamp Assembly, (W/ Front Side Marker Lamp)
Part Number: 16525158
$45.81 MSRP: $55.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Headlamp Assembly, (W/ Front Side Marker Lamp) ; Headlamp, Capsule/Headlamp/Fog Lamp; Composite Assembly, Headlamp Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 16523998
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1997 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlamp Assembly, (W/ Front Side Marker Lamp)
Part Number: 16525157
$50.53 MSRP: $61.13
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Headlamp Assembly, (W/ Front Side Marker Lamp) ; Headlamp, Capsule/Headlamp/Fog Lamp; Composite Assembly, Headlamp Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 16523997
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1997 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlamp Bulb
Part Number: 5972698
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bulb,Headlamp ; Seal Beam; Capsule, Headlamp, Sealed Beam
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlamp (W/ Fog & Front Side Marker & Parking & Turn Signal Lamp)
Part Number: 16526226
$199.05 MSRP: $298.93
You Save: $99.88 (34%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Headlamp,(W/ Fog & Front Side Marker & Parking & Turn Signal Lamp); Composite Assembly, Headlamp Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 16525784
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2004 GMC Sonoma | 4 DOOR, PICKUP, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.2L Flex, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlamp Bulb
Part Number: 16502973
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bulb,Headlamp; Headlamp, Sealed Beam
- Replaces: 16512621
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1997 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlamp Assembly
Part Number: 16524812
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Headlamp Asm; Headlamp Capsule
- Replaces: 16516084
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1997 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlight Capsule
Part Number: 15988745
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Capsule,Headlamp
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlamp Capsule Assembly
Part Number: 5976746
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Capsule Assembly, Headlamp ; Capsule Assembly, Hdlp
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1996 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlamp Capsule Assembly
Part Number: 5976749
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Capsule Assembly, Headlamp
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1996 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlamp Assembly
Part Number: 16524811
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Headlamp Asm; Headlamp Capsule
- Replaces: 16516083
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1997 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlamp Capsule Assembly RH
Part Number: 15988746
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Capsule Assembly, Headlamp Rh
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sonoma Headlight Capsule
Part Number: 15988744
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Capsule,Headlamp
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L

GMC Sonoma Headlight Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Headlamp (W/ Fog & Front Side Marker & Parking & Turn Signal Lamp)
16526225
Q: How to adjust headlights?
A: To adjust a headlight, use spring-loaded screws for the beam headlights and Torx-head screw adjusters for composite headlights. You will need a blank wall, level floor beneath it; masking tape should be positioned vertically in reference to vehicle centerline and headlight centerlines on the wall. Also, a horizontal tape line may be positioned referring to the centreline of all headlights. The adjustments ought to be carried out while the vehicle is sitting level with half-full gas tank and no more than normal weight load inside it. When starting with low beam adjustment, place your high intensity zone two inches below the horizontal line but two inches to the right of vertical line coming from headlight. In order to raise or lower beam turn top adjusting screw clockwise or counterclockwise correspondingly while side adjusting screw is applied for moving light left or right. In High-beam mode, this concentrated brightness band should sit just below the horizontal line, centered vertically. After doing so then finally you can fix your lights as you see fit.

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