Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Headlamp Aiming Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Measure from the floor to the center of the headlamp bulb. Some headlamps have an aim dot marked on the headlamp lens.
- At the screen, measure from the floor and place the horizontal tape at the measured distance.
- Measure from the reference line on the floor to the left headlamp bulb centerline.
- At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
- Measure from the reference line on the floor to the right headlamp bulb centerline.
- At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical tape at the measured distance.
Important: DO NOT cover the headlamp. This may cause excessive heat build up.
- Turn ON the low beam headlamps. Block the light from projecting onto the screen from the passenger side headlamp.
Important: The headlamps can not be adjusted horizontally.
- Adjust the vertical aim screw of the headlamps to the specifications required by the state and the local authorities, or as shown in step number 8.
- Repeat the aiming procedure for the passenger side headlamp while blocking the light from projecting onto the screen from the driver side headlamp.
- Turn the headlamps OFF.
- Close the hood.
Visual Aiming Preparation Procedure
Important: Some state and local laws specify requirements for
headlamp aim. Comply with all of these laws when performing any
headlamp aiming operations.
Headlamp aim should be checked:
When a ...
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and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
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Other materials:
Environmental Fallout (Acid Rain)
Caution: Refer to Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Caution in the
Preface section.
Note: Always refer to the manufacturer's packaged instructions for
the detailed procedures of materials used for compounding and/or
polishing.
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Removal Procedure
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Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Remove the wire harness (1), if equipped.
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Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear compartment sill trim plate. Refer to Rear Compartment
Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
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Back Up Lamp Nut (Qty: 4)
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