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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 339 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFOG LAMP AIMING PROCEDUREAIMING PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Aiming Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Aiming Procedure

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Partially remove the front edge of the front fender liner to access to the fog lamps. Refer to FRONT FENDER LINER REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
Park the vehicle 7.6 m (25 ft) away from the target screen.
Measure from the center of the fog lamp to the ground line. Using this measurement, mark the horizontal centerline (2) of the fog lamp on the target screen directly in front of the vehicle.
Turn ON the fog lamps. The top of the fog lamp beam image (4) on the target screen should be 102 mm (4 in) below the center of the fog lamp lens height.

Fig 1: Identifying Fog Lamp Beam Image On Target Screen
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Adjust the fog lamp as required using the adjusting nut (1) on the rear of the fog lamp.
Turn OFF the fog lamps.

Fig 2: Locating Fog Lamp Nuts
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Install the front edge of the front fender liner. Refer to FRONT FENDER LINER REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Fender Liner
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.