Aiming Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Aiming Procedure
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    Fig 1: Fog Lamp Aiming Procedure
    GM1688524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface 7.6 m (25 ft) (3) 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.
  4. Remove the front portion of the front wheel liner in order to access the adjusting screw.
  5. Turn ON the fog lamps.
  6. Reach inside of the front portion of the fender liner in order to access the fog lamp vertical adjustment screw on the bottom of the fog lamp.
  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 (2).
  8. Turn OFF the fog lamps.
  9. Secure the forward edge of the front fender liner.
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