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:
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid — too muc ...
Rear Window Defogger Description and Operation
Rear Window Defogger System Components
The rear window defogger system consist of the following components:
The HVAC control module
The body control module (BCM)
The rear defogger relay
The rear window grid
Driver outside rearview mirror
Passenger outside rearview mirro ...
Radiator Surge Tank Replacement
Radiator Surge Tank Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling
Remove the engine coolant air bleed hose. Refer to Engine Coolant
Air Bleed ...
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