Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Fog Lamp Aiming
- Preparation Procedure
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Note:
Horizontal aim is not adjustable on this vehicle. Vertical aim is done by an adjusting nut located on the rear of the fog lamp. Prior to aiming the fog lamps, perform the following steps:
- Completely assemble all of the components on the vehicle.
- Place the vehicle on a level surface.
- Stop all unnecessary operations or work that could affect the ride height of the vehicle.
- Close the doors and verify that the luggage compartment is empty.
- Stabilize the suspension by rocking the vehicle sideways.
- Ensure that the fuel level is full.
- Ensure that the tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
- Ensure that the driver or a similar weight , approximately 75?€‰kg (165?€‰lb), is in the vehicle driver seat.
- Aiming Procedure
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- Park the vehicle 7.6?€‰m (25?€‰ft) away from the target screen.
- Measure from the center of the fog lamp to the ground line. Using this measurement, mark the horizontal centerline?€‰(2) of the fog lamp on the target screen directly in front of the vehicle.
- Turn ON the fog lamps. The top of the fog lamp beam image?€‰(4) on the target screen should be 102?€‰mm (4?€‰in) below the center of the fog lamp lens height.
- Adjust the fog lamp as required using the adjusting screw above the projector lens on the outside of the front bumper fascia.
- Turn OFF the fog lamps.
Backup Lamp Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the electrical connector from the backup lamp switch?€‰(1).
Remove the backup lamp switch?€‰(1) from the transmission.
Remove and D ...
Front Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
Front Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove either the left front or right front wheelhouse ...
Other materials:
Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement
Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Partially remove the rear compartment opening weatherstrip. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement.
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Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
CH 21177
J 21177-A
Drum to Brake Shoe Clearance Gauge
CH 41013
J 41013
Rotor Resurfacing Kit
C ...
Wheel Alignment Measurement
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper alignment.
One possible cause is wheel and tire imbalance. Another possibility is tire lead
due to worn or improperly manufactured tires. Lead/pull is defined as follows: At
a constant highway speed on a typical straight r ...
0.006