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Fog/Driving Lamp: Adjustments

LAMP ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION
1. Position vehicle on a level surface perpendicular to a flat wall 7.62 meters (25 ft) away from front of headlamp lens.
2. If necessary, tape a line on the floor 7.62 meters (25 ft) away from and parallel to the wall.
3. Up 1.27 meters (5 feet) from the floor, tape a line on the wall at the centerline of the vehicle. Sight along the centerline of the vehicle (from rear of vehicle forward) to verify accuracy of the line placement.
4. Rock vehicle side-to-side three times to allow suspension to stabilize.
5. Jounce front suspension three times by pushing downward on front bumper and releasing.
6. Measure the distance from the center of headlamp lens to the floor. Transfer measurement to the alignment screen (with tape). Use this line for up/down adjustment reference.
7. Measure distance from the centerline of the vehicle to the center of each headlamp being aligned. Transfer measurements to screen (with tape) to each side of vehicle centerline. Use these lines for left/ right adjustment reference.

FOG LAMP ALIGNMENT
Prepare an alignment screen. Refer to Lamp Alignment Screen Preparation.

Fog Lamp Alignment - Typical:




A properly aligned fog lamp will project a pattern on the alignment screen 100 mm (4 in.) below the fog lamp centerline and straight ahead.

To adjust fog lamp aim, rotate adjustment screw on the rear of fog lamp to achieve the specified height.