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Fog Lamp Aiming

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  1. Completely assemble all of the components on the vehicle
  2. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
  3. Stop all unnecessary operations or work that could affect the ride height of the vehicle.
  4. Close the doors and verify that the luggage compartment is empty.
  5. Stabilize the suspension by rocking the vehicle sideways.
  6. Ensure that the fuel level is full.
  7. Ensure that the tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
  8. Ensure that the driver or a similar weight, approximately 75 kg (165 lb), is in the vehicle driver seat.
  9. Fig 1: Fog Lamp Bezel And Aiming Screw
    GM2750554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the fog lamp bezel (1) in order to gain access to the aiming screw (2).
  11. Park the vehicle 7.6 m (25 ft) away from the target screen.
  12. Measure from the center of the fog lamp to the ground line. Using this measurement, mark the horizontal center line (2) of the fog lamp on the target screen directly in front of the vehicle.
  13. Fig 2: Fog Lamp Beam Image
    GM2191664Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Turn ON the fog lamps. The top of the fog lamp beam image (1) on the target screen should be 102 mm (4 in) below the center of the fog lamp lens height.
  15. Adjust the fog lamp as required using the dial under the fog lamp behind the front of the front bumper fascia.
  16. Turn OFF the fog lamps.