Fog Light Assembly Adjustment

Prepare the vehicle:

1. Make sure that there is no damage or deformation of the body around the fog lights.
   
2. Fill the fuel tank.
   
3. Make sure that the oil is filled to the specified level.
   
4. Make sure that the coolant is filled to the specified level.
   
5. Inflate the tires to the appropriate pressure.
   
6. Unload the trunk and vehicle, making sure that the spare tire, tools and jack are in their original positions.
   
7. Have a person of average weight (75 kg, 165 lb) sit in the driver seat.
   

Prepare the vehicle:

1. 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.
   
2. Place the vehicle at a 90° angle to the wall.
   
3. Create a 25 m (82.0 ft.) distance between the vehicle (fog light bulb center) and the wall.
   
4. Make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.
   
5. Bounce the vehicle up and down to settle the suspension.
   

   NOTICE:

   A distance of 25 m (82.0 ft.) between the vehicle and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If unavailable, secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft.). View the part of the illustration below applicable to the distance from the vehicle to the wall.

Prepare a piece of thick white paper that is approximately 2 m (6.56 ft.) (height) x 4 m (13.1 ft.) (width) to use as a screen.

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

Set the screen as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

1. Stand the screen perpendicular to the ground.
   
2. Align the V line on the screen with the center of the vehicle.
   

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

HINT:

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 manufacturer's name 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 LH and RH fog lights): Draw two vertical lines so that they intersect the H line at each center mark.
   

Choose a headlight to inspect first. Cover or disconnect the connector of the other fog light to prevent light from that fog light 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.

Start the engine.

Turn on the fog lights and make sure that the cutoff line is within the specified area shown in the illustration.

HINT:

1. If the alignment distance is 25 m (82 ft.):
   The upper edge of the hot zone for the fog light should be 501 mm (19.7 in.) below the H line.
   
2. If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):
   The upper edge of the hot zone for the fog light should be 60 mm (2.36 in.) below the H line.
   

Adjust the fog light aim so that it is within the specified range by turning the aiming screw with a screwdriver.

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 fog light aim, check the bulb, fog light unit and fog light unit reflector installation.