Front Fog Light Aiming

NOTE:

Perform the front fog light aiming if any of the following work is performed.
- Front fog light replacement
- Work that can affect vehicle height such as suspension replacement or removal/installation.

Empty the vehicle by having all occupants leave the vehicle and remove all the cargo except for the spare tire, jack and tools equipped on the vehicle.
Adjust the air pressure of each tire to the specified value. (See WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATION .)
Move the vehicle to level ground.
Make a screen shown in the figure using double-weight, white paper. (Common for right and left)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Fog Light Aiming Adjustment Position
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Line up the vehicle with the wall so that the distance to the front fog lights is 3 m {118 in} from the wall.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Fog Lights Distance
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Measure the height at the center point of the front fog light.

Fig 3: Measuring Height At Center Point Of Front Fog Light
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NOTE:
- Measure the height at the center point of the front fog light in which the aiming is being adjusted because the vehicle height differs depending on vehicle conditions.
Align the center point of the front fog light with the center of the screen.

Fig 4: Aligning Center Point Of Front Fog Light With Center Of Screen
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Set a partition in front of the front fog light which is not being adjusted to block the light.
Start the engine and charge the battery.
Turn on the front fog lights.
Verify that the brightness border line of the front fog light is at the position indicated on the adjustment screen.
- If the brightness border line is not at the position indicated on the adjustment screen, perform the following adjustment.
1. Rotate the adjustment screw to adjust the front fog light.
Fig 5: Rotating Adjustment Screw To Front Fog Light
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