Aiming Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Aiming Procedure
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  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface 7.6 m (25 ft) away from a wall or other flat surface.
  2. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the fog lamp (5).
  3. Using this measurement, mark the horizontal centerline of the fog lamp (1) on the flat surface directly in front of the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Fog Lamp Aiming Measurements
    G01712484Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Turn ON the fog lamps.
  5. Reach under the rear lower edge of the front fascia in order to access the fog lamp vertical adjustment screw on the rear of the fog lamp.
  6. Fig 2: Locating Fog Lamp Vertical Adjustment Screw
    G01712485Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Adjust the fog lamp so that the top edge of the fog lamp beam pattern is 100 mm (4 in) below the horizontal centerline.
  8. Turn OFF the fog lamps.
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