Q: I am trying to locate the headlight adjuster for my pickup but I can't find it

asked by on July 31, 2016

While driving at night I realized that one headlight beam was much higher than the other one. So I decided to adjust it. The problem is can't find the adjuster. I've tried the internet but it wasn't much help.

My car has 238009 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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