Fog Lamp Aiming Acadia

The front fog lamps must be aimed for proper illumination of the road. The front fog lamp aim should be checked when a new front fog lamp assembly is installed, or if service or repairs in the front end area may have disturbed the front fog lamp mounting.

Important: Horizontal aim is not adjustable on this vehicle. Vertical aim is adjusted by an adjusting screw located on the bottom rear of the fog lamp. Prior to aiming the fog lamps, perform the following steps:

1. Completely assemble all of the components on the vehicle.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Stop all unnecessary operations or work on the vehicle that affect the vehicle trim.
4. Close the doors and ensure that the vehicle has no load other than the driver.
5. Stabilize the suspension by rocking the vehicle sideways.
6. Ensure that the fuel level is 1/2 full.
7. Ensure that the tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
8. Ensure that the driver or a similar weight, approximately 75 kg (165 lb), is in the vehicle driver seat.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface 7.6 m (25 ft) (3) away from a wall or other flat surface.
2. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the fog lamp (5).
3. Using this measurement, mark the horizontal centerline of the fog lamp (1) on the flat surface directly in front of the vehicle.
4. Remove the front portion of the front wheel liner in order to access the adjusting screw.
5. Turn ON the fog lamps.
6. Reach inside of the front portion of the fender liner in order to access the fog lamp vertical adjustment screw on the bottom of the fog lamp.
7. Adjust the fog lamp so that the top edge of the fog lamp beam pattern is 100 mm (4 in) below the horizontal centerline (2).
8. Turn OFF the fog lamps.
9. Secure the forward edge of the front fender liner.

Fog Lamp Aiming Enclave

The front fog lamps must be aimed for proper illumination of the road. The front fog lamp aim should be checked when a new front fog lamp assembly is installed, or if service or repairs in the front end area may have disturbed the front fog lamp mounting.

Important: Horizontal aim is not adjustable on this vehicle. Vertical aim is adjusted by an adjusting screw located on the lower exterior bumper fascia, located at the top side of the lamp projector. Prior to aiming the fog lamps, perform the following steps:

1. Completely assemble all of the components on the vehicle.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Stop all unnecessary operations or work on the vehicle that affect the vehicle trim.
4. Close the doors and ensure that the vehicle has no load other than the driver.
5. Stabilize the suspension by rocking the vehicle sideways.
6. Ensure that the fuel level is 1/2 full.
7. Ensure that the tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
8. Ensure that the driver or a similar weight, approximately 75 kg (165 lb), is in the vehicle driver seat.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface 7.6 m (25 ft) (3) away from a wall or other flat surface.
2. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the fog lamp (5).
3. Using this measurement, mark the horizontal centerline of the fog lamp (1) on the flat surface directly in front of the vehicle.
4. Turn ON the fog lamps.
5. Turn the external adjusting screw until the fog lamp pattern properly set.
6. Adjust the fog lamp so that the top edge of the fog lamp beam pattern is 100 mm (4 in) below the horizontal centerline (2).
7. Turn OFF the fog lamps.