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
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove either the left front or right front wheelhouse ...
Other materials:
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the mounting bolts?€‰(1) for the front suspension frame skid
plate.
Remove the front suspension frame skid plate?€‰(2).
Installation Procedur ...
Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking (Gen 1)
When the gear selector lever is moved to the Drive (D) range from the Neutral
(N) position, the transmission will provide engine braking. In this operating range,
the normally-low 1234 pressure control solenoid 5 is commanded ON and, in the engine
braking mode, the following changes occur with ...
Drive Range, Third Gear (Gen 2)
As vehicle speed increases and operating conditions become appropriate, the transmission
control module (TCM) processes input signals from the automatic transmission input
and output speed sensors, the throttle position sensor and other vehicle sensors
to determine the precise moment to comman ...
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