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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2010AVEO LT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 12 (LIGHTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLAMP AIMINGVISUAL AIMING PREPARATION PROCEDUREHEADLAMP AIMING PROCEDURE
2010 Chevrolet Aveo LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Headlamp Aiming Procedure

2010 Chevrolet Aveo LT, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Headlamp Aiming Procedure
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  1. Open the hood.
    2. Fig 1: Measuring Distance Between Headlamps Face & Aiming Screen
    GM418400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Measure from the floor to the center of the headlamp bulb.
  3. At the screen, measure from the floor and place horizontal tape at the measured distance.
  4. Measure from the reference line on the floor to the left headlamp bulb centerline.
  5. At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
  6. Measure from the reference on the floor to the right headlamp bulb centerline.
  7. At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Right Side Low Beam Proper Screen Positioning
    GM476831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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