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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Front fog light (Standard)

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Front fog light (Standard)
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  1. Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
  2. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
  3. Seat one person in the driver's seat.
  4. Position the vehicle 3 m {10 ft}  in front of a white screen.
  5. Remove the bolts, then pull back the mudguard.
  6. While adjusting one fog light, mask the other.
  7. Start the engine to charge the battery.
  8. Turn the front fog light on.
  9. Loosen the adjusting bolt.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Fog Light Distance From White Screen (Standard)
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  10. Adjust the brightness border line by turning the adjusting bolt as shown in the figure. Loosen the adjusting bolt first, then tighten it.

    Standard 

    NOTE:
    • If the adjusting bolt is tightened first, then loosened, it will continue to loosen when the vehicle is in motion and may cause the front fog lights to become misaligned.
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