FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT


  1. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIM ADJUSTMENT


    1. Prepare the vehicle:


      • Ensure that there is no damage or deformation to 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 (75 kg, 165 lb) sit in the driver seat.

  2. PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING


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      *a 25 or 3 m

      Prepare the vehicle (except China and Indonesia):


      • 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 25 m (82 ft) distance between the vehicle (fog light bulb center) and the wall.

      • Make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.

      • Bounce the vehicle up and down to settle the suspension.

      Note

      A distance of 25 m (82 ft) between the vehicle (fog light bulb center) and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If unavailable to secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft) to check and adjustment. (The target zone will change with the distance, follow the instructions in the illustration.)

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      *a 10 or 3 m

      Prepare the vehicle (for China and Indonesia):


      • 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 10 m (32.8 ft) distance between the vehicle (fog light bulb center) and the wall.

      • Make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.

      • Bounce the vehicle up and down to settle the suspension.

      Note

      A distance of 10 m (32.8 ft) between the vehicle (fog light bulb center) and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If unavailable to secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft) to check and adjustment. (The target zone will change with the distance, follow the instructions in the illustration.)

    3. 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.

    4. Draw a vertical line down the center of the screen (V line).

    5. except China and Indonesia:

      Set the screen as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


      • Stand the screen perpendicular to the ground.

      • Align the V line on the screen with the center of the vehicle.

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    6. for China and Indonesia:

      Set the screen as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


      • Stand the screen perpendicular to the ground.

      • Align the V line on the screen with the center of the vehicle.

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      *a V LH Line
      *b V Line
      *c V RH Line
      *d H Line
      *e Ground

      Draw base lines (H line, V LH, V RH lines) on the screen as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Mark the fog light bulb center marks on the screen. If the center mark cannot be observed on the fog light, use the center of the fog light bulb or the name of the manufacturer marked on the fog light as the center mark.


      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 fog light bulb 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 two vertical lines so that they intersect the H line at each center mark.

  3. FOG LIGHT AIMING INSPECTION


    1. 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.

      Note

      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.

    2. Start the engine.

    3. except China and Indonesia:

      Turn on the fog lights and check if the upper edge of the hot zone for each fog light matches the upper edge as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


      • If the alignment distance is 25 m (82 ft.):

        The upper edge of the hot zone for the fog light should be 248 mm (9.76 in.) below the H line.

      • If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

        The upper edge of the hot zone for the fog light should be 29 mm (1.14 in.) below the H line.

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    4. for China and Indonesia:

      Turn on the fog lights and check if the upper edge of the hot zone for each fog light matches the upper edge as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


      • If the alignment distance is 10 m (32.8 ft.):

        The upper edge of the hot zone for the fog light should be 99 mm (3.89 in.) below the H line.

      • If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

        The upper edge of the hot zone for the fog light should be 29 mm (1.14 in.) below the H line.

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  4. FOG LIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT

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    *1 Aiming Screw
    *2 Screwdriver

    1. Adjust the aim vertically.

      Adjust the aim of each fog light to the specified range by turning the aiming screw with a screwdriver.

      Note

      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.

      Tech Tips

      If it is not possible to correctly adjust fog light aim, check the bulb, fog light unit and fog light unit reflector installation.