Fog Lamp Unit: Adjustment

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Adjustment
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  1. ADJUST FOG LIGHT AIMΒ 
    1. Prepare the vehicle by performing the following.
      • Ensure there is no damage or deformation to the body around the headlamps.
      • Fill the fuel tank.
      • Make sure that the oil is filled to the specified level.
      • Make sure that the coolant is filled to the specified level.
      • Inflate the tires to the appropriate pressure (see INSPECTION ).
      • Place the spare tire, tools, and jack in their original position.
      • Unload the trunk.
      • Sit a person of average weight (68 kg, 150 lbs) in the driver's seat.
    2. Start the engine and let it idle.
    3. From underneath the vehicle, turn the screw to perform the adjustment.
      Fig 1: Turning Screw To Perform Adjustment
      G03629654Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      • The lamp moves up when turning the screw clockwise, and moves down when turning the screw counterclockwise.
      • When adjusting the fog lamp, insert a screwdriver into the front fender liner fog lamp service hole.
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