How to re-aim fog lights...Here's how
02-12-2003, 10:40 PM
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Racer
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How to re-aim fog lights...Here's how
If you've lowered your car, you should re-aim your headlights first (search the archives for instructions). This is especially important if you have an uneven/raked drop like you get with the Comptechs, as the front will be pointing down towards the ground.
The fog lights can easily be re-aimed by removing the housing. Use a 10mm socket with a 6" extension and loosen the bolt from under the car. There is a square hole in the underside of the bumper which allows access to the single bolt which holds the fog light housing in place. If you have the bodykit, I believe there is quite a bit more work involved than this.
After you have removed the bolt, use a flat head screwdriver to pry the fog light housing loose from the front of the car. Wrap the screwdriver in a cloth before wedging it under the fog light so that you don't damage your paint.
Once the housing is removed, you'll see a silver bolt/knob on the back side. It has teeth. Turn the knob with your hand counter-clockwise and you'll see the housing start to angle upwards. (I have mine turned almost as far as it will turn.)
Replace the housing when you are finished. You'll notice that the fog lights "blend" better with the headlights now, as they no longer appear to be pointing straight into the ground.
The fog lights can easily be re-aimed by removing the housing. Use a 10mm socket with a 6" extension and loosen the bolt from under the car. There is a square hole in the underside of the bumper which allows access to the single bolt which holds the fog light housing in place. If you have the bodykit, I believe there is quite a bit more work involved than this.
After you have removed the bolt, use a flat head screwdriver to pry the fog light housing loose from the front of the car. Wrap the screwdriver in a cloth before wedging it under the fog light so that you don't damage your paint.
Once the housing is removed, you'll see a silver bolt/knob on the back side. It has teeth. Turn the knob with your hand counter-clockwise and you'll see the housing start to angle upwards. (I have mine turned almost as far as it will turn.)
Replace the housing when you are finished. You'll notice that the fog lights "blend" better with the headlights now, as they no longer appear to be pointing straight into the ground.
02-13-2003, 12:34 AM
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oooooooh, i gotta do this when I have time! Thanks for the tip! I never knew you can adjust the fogs. 
Then again, I shouldv'e taken a closer look when I always have the bumper removed.
Then again, I shouldv'e taken a closer look when I always have the bumper removed.
02-13-2003, 10:03 AM
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02-13-2003, 01:06 PM
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Racer
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So there's no way to get to the knob without removing the housing?
You'd be turning for a LONG time though, as the bolt needs to fully rotate SEVERAL times. You'd also need a VERY long screwdriver to do this. The bolt is also not very easy to find or see when the housing is attaced to the car.
Trust me, it's easier to remove the housing.
02-14-2003, 08:51 AM
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Racer
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OK, DON"T aim the lights all the way up like I did. When driving around last night I noticed that my fogs were illuminating the exit signs on the side of the highway. I turned off the fogs and everything was normal again.
Now I have to go re-adjust.
Now I have to go re-adjust.
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