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Front Fog Lamp Adjustment

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Headlamp Beam Setter

Adjustment 

  1. NOTE: Make sure that the tire pressures are to specification and that the vehicle is unladen.
    NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.

    Ensure that the adjustment is made with the suspension set up. 

  2. Set the suspension at normal ride height. Refer to the Owner's Literature.
  3. NOTE: Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when handling the equipment.

    Set the measuring screen of the beam setting equipment to the correct front fog lamp adjustment setting. Refer to: Specifications . Use the General Equipment: Headlamp Beam Setter

  4. Remove the screws.
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  5. Remove the push pins and position aside the fender splash shield.
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  6. Turn on the front fog lamps.
  7. Adjust the fog lamp so that the cut-off line touches the horizontal line.
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For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to OEM Color Coding .

Activation 

  1. NOTE: Horizontal aim is not required for this vehicle and is not adjustable. Consult your state vehicle inspection center for recommended tolerance ranges for visual aiming.

    1. Before starting the fog lamp assembly adjustment:

    • Check the tire inflation.

    • Make sure there are no other loads in the vehicle other than a half tank of fuel.

    • Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.

    • Make sure the fog lamps and headlamps are clean.

    • Make sure the headlamps are operating and are correctly aimed.

  2. NOTE: The vertical wall screen must be a minimum of 2.4 m (7.87 ft)

    Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 m (24.93 ft) from the vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.

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  3. The correct visual aim for the fog lamps is with the top edge of the high-intensity zone 101.6 mm (4 in) below the horizontal center of the fog lamps.

    1. Top edge of high intensity zone.
    2. Height of fog lamp centers.
    3. Car axis.
    4. 10 cm (4in)

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