Aiming Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Aiming Procedure
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    Fig 1: Locating Alignment Points On Target Screen
    GM276650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Park the vehicle 7.6 m (25 ft) away from the target screen.
  2. 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.
  3. Fig 2: View Of Adjustment Screw
    GM1548679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. The adjustment screw (1) is located in the front fascia just above the fog lamp assembly.
  5. 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.
  6. Adjust the fog lamp as required using the adjusting screw (1) on the front of the fog lamp.
  7. Turn OFF the fog lamps.
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