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Front Fog Light Assembly: Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fog light aiming 

NOTE: Before checking the fog light beam level, be sure of the following:
  • Check the area around the fog light for any scratches, damage or other type of deformation.
  • Vehicle is parked on a level surface.
  • The inflation pressure of tires is correct.
  • Vehicle's fuel tank is fully filled.
  1. Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.
  2. Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.
  3. Measure the height of fog light center.
  4. Disengage the three clips, and then turn over the mud guard.
  5. Adjust the front fog light pattern by inserting a Phillips screwdriver to the adjusting hole.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Fog Light Pattern Adjusting Hole
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    Fig 2: Adjusting Front Fog Light Pattern
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    FRONT FOG LIGHT REFERENCE CHART

    h Dimension mm (in) 40 (1.57)