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2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD
Front Fog Light Adjustment
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Front Fog Light Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
- Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
- Seat one person in the driver's seat.
- Position the vehicle 3 m {10 ft} in front of a white screen.
- While adjusting one fog light, mask the other.
- Start the engine to charge the battery.
- Turn the front fog light on.
- Adjust the brightness border line by turning the adjusting bolts as shown in the figure. See Fig 2 . Loosen the bolts first, then tighten them.
NOTE:
- If the adjusting bolts are tightened first, then loosened, they will continue to loosen when the vehicle is in motion and may cause the front fog lights to become misaligned.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.