ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
- It is possible that a fog light assembly is incorrectly installed, affecting
fog light aim. Fog light assembly installation should be considered prior to
performing the adjustment procedure.
PROCEDURE
1. PREPARE VEHICLE FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
(a) Prepare the vehicle:
- Make sure that there is no damage to or deformation of the body around the
fog lights.
- Fill the fuel tank.
- Make sure that the oil is filled to the specified level.
- Make sure that the coolant is filled to the specified level.
- Inflate the tires to the appropriate pressure.
- Unload the trunk and vehicle, ensuring that the spare tire, tools and jack
are in their original positions.
- Have a person of average weight (68 kg, 150 lb) sit in the driver seat.
2. PREPARE FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING
(a) Prepare the vehicle:
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- Place the vehicle in a location that is dark enough to clearly observe the
cutoff line. The cutoff line is a distinct line, below which light from the
fog lights can be observed and above which it cannot.
- Place the vehicle at a 90° angle to the wall.
- Create a 7.62 m (25 ft.) distance between the vehicle (center marks of fog
light) and the wall.
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for Type B
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Center Mark
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- Make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.
- Position the front wheels straight ahead.
- Bounce the vehicle up and down to settle the suspension.
NOTICE:
A distance of 7.62 m (25 ft.) between the vehicle (center marks of fog light)
and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If sufficient space is
not available, secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft.) to allow for checking
and adjustment of fog light aim. (The size of the target zone will change with
the distance, so follow the instructions in the illustration.)
(b) Prepare a piece of thick white paper approximately 2 m (6.56 ft.) (height)
x 4 m (13.1 ft.) (width) to use as a screen.
(c) Draw a vertical line down the center of the screen (V line).
(d) Set the screen as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
- Stand the screen perpendicular to the ground.
- Align the V line on the screen with the center of the vehicle.
(e) Draw base lines (H line, V LH, V RH lines) on the screen as shown
in the illustration.
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V LH Line
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V Line
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V RH Line
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H Line
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HINT:
Mark the fog light center marks on the screen.
(1) H Line (Fog light height):
Draw a horizontal line across the screen so that it passes through the
center marks. The H line should be at the same height as the center marks
of the fog lights.
(2) V LH Line, V RH Line (Center mark position of left-hand (LH) and
right-hand (RH) fog lights):
Draw 2 vertical lines so that they intersect the H line at each center
mark (aligned with the center marks of the fog lights).
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3. INSPECT FOG LIGHT AIMING
(a) Cover the fog light or disconnect the connector of the fog light on the opposite
side to prevent light from the fog light that is not being inspected from affecting
the fog light aiming inspection.
NOTICE:
Do not keep the fog light covered for more than 3 minutes. The fog light lens
is made of synthetic resin, which may melt or be damaged due to excessive heat.
(b) Start the engine.
(c) Turn on the fog light and check if the cutoff line falls within the specified
area in the following illustration.
HINT:
4. ADJUST FOG LIGHT AIMING
(a) Remove the front wheel opening extension pad LH.
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(b) Adjust the aim vertically.
Adjust the aim of each fog light to the specified range by turning each aiming
screw with a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
The final turn of the aiming screw should be made in the clockwise direction.
If the screw is tightened excessively, loosen it, and then retighten it so that
the final turn of the screw is in the clockwise direction.
HINT:
If it is not possible to correctly adjust the fog light aim, check the fog light
assembly installation.
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Aiming Screw
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(c) Install the front wheel opening extension pad LH.
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