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Front Fog Light Aiming

  1. Make a screen as shown in the figure using double-weight, white paper.
    G13728452Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
  3. Park the vehicle on level ground, in an unloaded condition.
  4. Sit on the driver-side seat alone.
  5. Line up the vehicle with the wall so that the distance to the front fog lights is 3 m {9.8 ft} from the wall.
    G13728453Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Measure the height at the center point of the front fog light.
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    NOTE:
    • Measure the height at the center point of the front fog light which is being adjusted the aiming because the vehicle height differs depending on vehicle conditions.
  7. Align the center point of the front fog light with the center of the screen.
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  8. Block the light of the headlight which is not adjusted using a partition.
  9. Start the engine and charge the battery.
  10. Turn on the front fog lights.
  11. 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. Loosen the bolt.
      G13728456Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Loosen the screw.
    3. Move the front fog light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to adjust the brightness border line to the position indicated on the adjustment screen.
      Fig 1: Front Fog Light, Screw And Bolt With Torque Specification
      G13728457Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. Tighten the bolt.
    5. Tighten the screw.