Headlight Adjustment (Screw?)

1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM
140,000 MILES • 3.1L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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B767_400
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Hi,

I was searching for a Headlight Adjustment Screw to adjust the height (and left/right) of my headlight, but was not really successful.

I think for Left/right there is no adjustment possible at all....

For Up/Down I found a little hole and inside I can see a kind of gear.
Is there a special tool needed what engages into the gear to turn the screw (which is quite rusted).

With a screwdriver it is nearly impossible to turn the gear.

Any suggestion welcome.

Thanks
Aug 29, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Yes, there are right and left adjustments. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Aug 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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I just checked my headlights, but they look different.
I have attached two pictures and circled the potential screws.
I believe Pic_1 shows the two potential screws to adjust the headlights.
The one circled on Pic_2 shows the kind of gear inside, but as said, it is mostly impossible to turn it since the screwdriver can only move the gear inside a little bit.

Is there a special tool available connecting to the gear inside?
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Sep 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Here is Pic_2.
The one where the Gear is in view inside the hole .... is the red cricle on the right.
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Sep 5, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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It look like someone messed up the head of the screw on the adjuster, this is where the other adjuster is I believe. Thanks for the images. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes
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Sep 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM