Adjust Your Headlights - 2007 - 2011 Toyota Camry

You can adjust your own headlights and save $20 - $50! Watch this video and learn how to properly check and adjust your headlights. This is important to do if you've replaced your headlights or had any kind of front end damage to your vehicle. I've specifically used a 2009 Toyota Camry in the video, but you can use the same procedure to check the headlights and adjust them on nearly any vehicle. The only thing that will be different on other cars or trucks is the adjustment screw or bolt on your specific automobile. Thanks for watching!

[@neilreid2298]

Exactly what I needed to know- no music, fluff or long stories. Perfect and thank you!

[@dwcoffey]

I'm glad this helped! Thanks for watching, Neil!

[@robertocortes7882]

Just installed new headlights into my 2002 Camry and you explained everything perfectly! I was able to level them out using my neighbors fence 😅

[@dwcoffey]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching, Roberto!

[@bladudemovies]

This should be the default video . No bs, just what you need to know!

[@brodyscott1289]

Thanks for this very thorough explanation on adjusting the headlights. It's because of knowledgeable guys like you that guys like me are able fix these things myself and not have to take it to a shop!

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad it helped and appreciate the support, Brody!

[@MrAlpo66]

Just finished the headlamp replacement thanks to your video! And...just watched the adjustment video as well. I love the way you explain without all the extra stuff. Well done and thank you!!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you so much, Alex! I appreciate you watching!

[@rdcastro61]

Same here, replaced mine , didn't realized they needed to be adjusted until wife drove it, oops! Going to adjust them today.

[@Curtis.Carpenter]

This was incredibly helpful KZbin dad lol! Just installed some new LED lights on my 1999 camry with your help and now I'm not gunna blind oncoming traffic thank you!

[@dwcoffey]

That's great! Thanks for watching, Curtis!

[@victorcervantesreyes8577]

@@dwcoffey muchas gracias señor . Dennis great info .and handfull thanks for helping people

[@Lonbites]

You sir deserved my sub! I saw your video on your headlight replacement and figured I needed to adjust my light too. Saw your video and recognized you so I watched it and it was very helpful! Thank you for spreading your knowledge!

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, and thanks for the sub!

[@edwardsmde72]

Another appreciative person here. I just fixed one of my lights. Thank you.

[@dwcoffey]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@WDLDrider]

Thank You! Your videos helped me change out the headlights and now adjust them! Good on you Dennis

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad the vids helped!!

[@crystallynn6565]

Thank you so much for this video! It is easy to follow and you explain and demonstrate it in a way that is easily understood! 👍👍👍 My headlight replacement looks great now thanks to your video!

[@dwcoffey]

That's great! Thank you for watching, Crystal!!

[@eaglevision9791]

Thanks a bunch for posting this video...nicely done!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Issac!

[@KennethAkpo]

Your videos are very detailed. Thanks a lot. I watched your other video and changed my headlight assembly, my 2007 camry now looks awesome. I do need to adjust the headlights though and this video is going to be of much help

[@dwcoffey]

That's great Kenneth! I'm glad to hear the videos helped! Changing that headlight and aligning it your self will save you lots of money and that's great!! Thanks very much for watching and for the nice comment.

[@Unscriptedfishing]

Thanks Dennis, your guidance came in handy

[@dwcoffey]

Fantastic! Thanks very much for watching!

[@daleprather3026]

Thanks for your videos. You do a grear high quality job. Helped me a lot.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting Dale!

[@dakotahendrix9037]

It’s good to see some old school alignment tips.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Dakota!

[@rjvan9220]

Great video! Thanks! Very helpful.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching!!

[@mjxdrones7123]

Great vid Dennis keep them coming

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@ChuchoPR]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you so much

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@dwpjlp05]

Thank you! Your video assisted me with my Toyota Tacoma 08’. Happy wife...happy life.

[@dwcoffey]

Fantastic! Thanks for watching!

[@timpalmer6682]

great job. your explanation was spot on.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you Tim! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@stanblackburn700]

Awesome video, Dennis. Thanks, brother.

[@dwcoffey]

Yes sir! Thank you for watching, Stan!

[@chrisbullis5850]

Thanks man, very informative.

[@dwcoffey]

Chris, thanks so much for watching and commenting! I'm glad you liked the video.

[@brandoncoles1495]

Very thorough video....thanks!!!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Brandon!

[@tzpike]

Worked like a charm! Thank you so much!!

[@dwcoffey]

Fantastic! Thanks for watching!

[@user-pi8uc1ub8b]

Thanks again! I'm done adjust headlights on my Avalon ! Now much better! 👍👍👍

[@dwcoffey]

That's great! I'm glad you got it done! Thanks.

[@danielrosado7782]

Thank you for your time and automotive knowledge you are appreciated.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you very much Daniel! I appreciate you watching!

[@rockymountainreseller3858]

Thank you so much! I've been needing to this after I replaced the headlights but could not find the adjusting screw!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching and for the comment!

[@ojong20521]

Nice, thoughtful and helpful video, Dennis. Thanks for sharing your expertise

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Brad!

[@sapmex]

Thanks, great information to learn and save some money.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@michaelelder9821]

great video, very helpful

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you, Michael! I appreciate you watching!

[@saikiran8616]

Thank you, your videos helped me.

[@dwcoffey]

I'm glad the vids are helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@jameslong1012]

Excellent Video. Thanks for posting it. 🙂

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, James!

[@russianoleg]

Awesome. Very useful information. just what i have been looking for THANK YOU SIR!!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad this vid helped.

[@diggindownunder8051]

Great video Dennis, straight to the point and easily understood.. From down under take care!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching from Oz!

[@wildncrazyguytv]

Thank you for this!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching!

[@SallyAlicea]

THANKS a LOT! I've been looking for someone to do this on my Toyota Venza. And just watched your video and I did it myself.

[@dwcoffey]

Fantastic!! Great job! Thanks for watching!

[@mikejohnson7380]

Thank you Dennis ... exactly what I needed.

[@dwcoffey]

I'm glad this helped! Thanks for watching, Mike!

[@leomellier3629]

Thanks mate was helpful 👍

[@dwcoffey]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching, Leo!

[@heatherkoenig4824]

Thank you so much for this video!! I did not know there was an adjustment screw and thought I was going to have to pull the whole bumper off again after replacing the headlight assemblies and they were too low!!

[@dwcoffey]

I'm glad this helped, Heather! Thanks for watching!

[@CuriousUserError]

Thanks for these videos for the work done on a 2007 Camry. We bought our Camry in August 06' and its still chugging along!

[@lukecastellan8939]

Camry is extremely reliable. I got my first car and it's s Camry. I'm very excited. I'm 18 btw😊

[@dwcoffey]

That's fantastic! MY wife's Camry is a 2009 with 200,000 miles on it. We've had no problems with it. Thank for watching!

[@dwcoffey]

That's a good choice, Luke! I hope yours is as dependable as ours has been. Thanks for watching!

[@lukecastellan8939]

@@dwcoffey thanks😊

[@Livhoops_24]

Great video man. Appreciate it

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Jorge!

[@justinx2699]

Thank you so much for this helpful video! Going to switch my bulbs in the foreseeable future and wanted to learn how to do this just in case! :)

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Justin!

[@Jamie-bu9cq]

Thank you! I had my headlight assemblies changed and my headlights were too low afterward. I'm waiting for an offset screwdriver for the driver's side, but hopefully I'm good once I get that. I appreciate it! I find car maintenance kind of stressful so helpful people like you are heroes.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you so much, Jaimie! I appreciate you watching and hope you can get those lights adjusted with no problem. Let me know if I can help. Thanks again!

[@danielberry1133]

If you dont have a screwdriver you can also use a 8 mm wrench because it has a bolt with a screwdriver head. I used a 8mm ratchet wrench beats sitting there fighting with getting the screwdriver in there.

[@ojedajoel]

When you say your headlights were too low did you mean the entire assembly was lower and created a gap between the hood and lamp itself? I got in an accident and i had a headlamp replaced but theirs a gap between the hood and the lamp itself and im wondering if adjusting it like in the video would manipulate the entire lamp height itself or just the bulb. Thanks if you can get back go me.

[@Jamie-bu9cq]

@@ojedajoel just how the bulb points

[@ojedajoel]

@@Jamie-bu9cq thanks

[@jimsmiles6440]

Perfectly explained. Much appreciated!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Jim!

[@yaboi8616]

I appreciate you videos

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching!

[@bigswampy6073]

Great vid,worked great for me.

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks again for watching!!

[@嘉義雞肉飯]

My wife's car had front bumper damage and the headlight replaced. I really need this, THANK YOU.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@afterketo1974]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@mjahmed80]

thank you. nice clean detailed instruction.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching!

[@alanmccooker7829]

Thank you so much Dennis for this video, I just watched you previous one about changing the headlights and as soon as my wife got home from the store she you got to adjust my lights there shining to low lol. I forgot to check the adjustment. Ooops!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Allyn! I'm glad the video helped!

[@rogdrickcharles7230]

Thanks for the video this is great stuff we need more like this

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching!

[@gfinklea]

I like that Irwin screwdriver. Thanks for the video.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching! I've always been a Craftsman tool guy, but a friend of mine gave me a set of Irwin screwdrivers a few years ago. They quickly became my favorite screwdrivers....the grips are nice and the steel used to make them is just right....hard enough to not bend or dull at the tip but not so hard that they chip.

[@feroshus1servin522]

Thanks man this video helped me in a pinch

[@dwcoffey]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@alethiapotter9218]

That was an excellent video. 👏

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Alethia!

[@davidtong9213]

Your show is very clear. Thank very much

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you David, I appreciate you watching!

[@matthewmattholew7905]

Thank you for sharing. Earned a subscribe and like for sure. Thanks for your help and sharing your knowledge.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you so much, Matthew! I appreciate you watching and thanks for subscribing!

[@juandiegolopez1063]

Excellent vídeo!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Juan!

[@David-ni2yx]

Really interested video thanks

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, David!

[@Weltrath]

My mother just bought a 2011 CAmry and the headlights were adjusted rather wonky, this helps me get it looking right. Thanks for the video.

[@dwcoffey]

That's great! Thanks for watching Erick!

[@AP-ci2vz]

😊

[@mehere1310]

The best i ever watched.. You are a great teacher 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you very much!! I really appreciate you watching!

[@nadhemaahmed8025]

you are amazing thank you so much for your videos we learn a lot

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Nadhem!

[@alirazmjou2149]

Thank you so much for this video

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Ali!

[@emilyclaussen8502]

thank you, this was super helpful! I used a Swiss army knife screwdriver and it was just small enough to work!

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Emily!

[@jonf5221]

Thanks for this video

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Jon!

[@sakhapk888gmail]

Nice idea to share with us thank u

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Prakash!

[@bigdoginfinity]

Dennis: Dude, thanks. nice post.

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Robin!

[@juliansmith641]

Thanks for that video.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching!

[@miket727]

Good video. Some drivers need to watch this video and adjust their lights! 😤

[@dwcoffey]

That is a fact! Especially with some of the newer, brighter LED lights out there...adjustment is critical. Thanks for watching, Michael!

[@devinrichard1030]

Bless you for saying clockwise and counter clockwise and not right or left

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Devin! I appreciate the comment too....I think it is easier to understand.

[@devinrichard1030]

@@dwcoffey It is, I work in construction and I always tell me new helpers clockwise/counter clockwise. For some people it can be hard to get used to visualizing the left/right wording since you're rotating something.

[@jstephensams5960]

Thanks for the video! I have a 2007 Lexus ES 350 (Camry style). Once I figured out where the adjustments were and which way did what, I was good to go. I had already had it to the Hendrick Lexus in Charlotte NC and paid them to do it, but then found there was no change in the aiming. The right one was way off. They said that was the best they could do. Apparently, they didn't know how to do it either! I used a 1/4 inch deep well socket on a ratchet with a phillips head bit to get the right length for the high beam. They're all set now and I'll be asking for a refund of my $60.

[@dwcoffey]

Sounds like a good plan!! I hope you get your money back, especially since you had to do it yourself. I'm glad you were able to get the lights lined up properly. Thanks for watching!

[@pedroguadamuz4938]

Thank you so much. Help me a lot. God bless you.

[@huntdark]

Thank you I learn something new today ^-^ I will.do this on me camry 2011

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you very much for watching and thanks for the nice comment!

[@Bowl2010Man]

Thanks for the video

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching!

[@MaxMax-dn2kk]

Thanks Sir!! I was about to pull down my car....😂

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching!!

[@joelaceves5361]

Thanks man you the best!!!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you Joel! I appreciate you watching!

[@dnamichaels1]

Great job with this and other video on how to replace headlight assemblies. I just ordered from ebay one set of headlights 2009 Toyo Camry and will have NO GUESSING as to where to start thanks to your explicit video.. Michael S..

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for the kind words Michael! I hope your repairs go well with no problems. Thanks for watching!

[@MrPosey85]

Thank you.... great help

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Paul!

[@shecar3822]

Love how you recap at the end of the video.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I appreciate it!

[@hanasarchviz2947]

Thanks Dennis. Helped me so much :)

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you Hanas! I'm glad to hear this helped you! Thanks for watching

[@yg-cv2ih]

You gave me the courage to replace my head lights . Now I understand why my lights are like -*- ======== _*_ I forgot to adjust them .🤣

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks very much for watching! I'm glad the video helped!

[@anthonygillies3185]

The right side can be slightly higher on the right side as it doesn’t face oncoming traffic and it helps to see signs better.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Anthony!

[@user-pi8uc1ub8b]

Thanks for teach me adjust headlights! I hope, Toyota Avalon a simple adjust that lamp , too!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching!

[@tomtang]

learned, thanks!

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Tom!

[@blairthebiker]

Awesome vid

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you Tarynce! I appreciate you watching and thanks for the nice comment!

[@osuk1]

Thanks . You are amazing.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching Harry!

[@Saphirah22]

super helpful!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching.

[@cesarnunez6395]

Thanks Sir, appreciate it.

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigredjeepl4538]

very nice man, made it so easy a dummy like me cant even mess up

[@dwcoffey]

Haha!! Thanks Charles I really appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment too!

[@EdwordsMedia]

Liked subscribed and hope you the best

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching! And I appreciate you subscribing too!

[@jweb51958]

good show thanks

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@husammurshed3453]

Hi Dennis, thanks for your effort in providing these great videos. I was just wondering if this adjustment applies as well to high beam lights or is it only for low beam.

[@dwcoffey]

Hi Hussam, and thanks for watching! It will depend on the car. In my example here, the 2006 - 2011 Camry, there's only one adjustment screw on each side and that screw will adjust the low beams and high beams. You should always adjust using the low beams only in a case such as this. Some cars will have separate adjustment screws, but not very often.

[@xj1814]

Thank you sir! Great guide and video. Really helpful.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you very much for watching and leaving a nice comment!

[@kerriannewilson2832]

Hey Dennis, Great videos, very helpful. Can you make a video on how to change tail-light bulbs on 2009 Camry?! Thanks!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you Kerrianne! I appreciate you watching. Yes, I will try to get a tailight bulb video done very soon. Thank you for the idea!

[@TomPauls007]

Great video. Now I need to watch a quick video on how to rebuild that Camry V6 engine... (where's my little screwdriver?)

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Tom!

[@alancooch]

Thanks!!

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Alan!

[@elizabethavalos7849]

Great video. We JUST bought a 2020 Toyota Corolla and are having issues with the headlights. At first they were so low we easily outran our headlights and when we went down hills, the lights totally disappeared. Toyota (Modesto) adjusted them (they said about 5 inches) higher for us and now we are getting flashed by everyone thinking we have our bright lights on. Last night my husband got pulled over by the CHP regarding the lights. We'll be taking the car back in to be fixed - again. Seeing your video makes me wonder why it was done wrong in the first place. Looks so easy. QUESTION: Is there supposed to be a "V"-shaped shadow in the middle of the light beams? It's super distracting and if someone were to stand in the middle of the road we would not see them due to the "V" dark shadow. Are these lights defective? Still can't believe a brand new car would have these issues. My husband was in a head on collision a few weeks ago by an idiot passing passing on a blind corner (Hit and Run). Having this light issue is causing him more stress than he needs right now. Thanks.

[@dwcoffey]

Hi Elizabeth, thank you for watching! I can completely understand why the headlights would cause some stress after a hit and run like that...I'd be the same way! There should not be an unlit portion in front of the car between the headlights....at least not more than 4-5 feet in front of the car. It sounds like one or both of your headlights might not be installed correctly, and that they might be aimed to far to the left and right.

[@doctorstrange7001]

Thank u so much

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you Juma! I appreciate you watching.

[@SynthMan65]

Great video!! Is there a horizontal/left to right adjustment?

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Steve! No sir, not on this gen Camry.

[@fernheap]

Thank you sir! I had new headlights installed on my 07’ Camry but he didn’t adjust them so I couldn’t see very far at night. This was simple, thanks to you. How much higher could you possibly go w/o blinding oncoming drivers? (in inches on wall from 20 feet)

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Fer! If you set your headlights any higher at 20feet than they measure at 3-4 feet, they will be very bright to oncoming traffic. I suggest setting them no more than 2 inches above the measurement you get when the car is 3-4 feet from the wall.

[@landosazo7506]

great video...how about the left and right adjustment to focus the beam away from oncoming cars

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Lando. This generation Camry does not have a left/right adjustment.