Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Front fog lamp
Aiming adjustment
PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. Before performing aiming adjustment procedure, check the following:
- Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
- Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
- Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
- Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level, and fuel tank full.
- Remove cargo and/or luggage to maintain an unloaded vehicle condition.
- Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
- Carefully wipe off any dirt from headlamp lens.
CAUTION:
Do not use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.)
- Place a driver or equivalent weight of 68.5 kg (150 lb) on the driver seat.
- By hand, bounce the front and rear of the vehicle to settle the suspension and eliminate any static load.
- Place the front tires in the straight ahead position.
- Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
NOTE:
- For headlamp aiming details, refer to regulations in your area.
- By regulation, no means for horizontal aim adjustment is provided from the factory; only vertical aim is adjustable.
- Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment.
- Perform headlamp aiming if:
- The vehicle front body has been repaired.
- The front combination lamp has been removed or replaced.
- Any outfitting has been installed.
- The vehicle’s standard load condition has been substantially increased.
Aiming Adjustment Procedure
- Place the screen.
NOTE:
- Stop the vehicle facing the wall.
- Place the board on a plain road vertically.
- Face the vehicle with the screen. Maintain 7.62 m (25.0 ft) between the front fog lamp center and the screen.
- Start the engine. Turn the front fog lamp ON.
NOTE:
Shut off the headlamp light with the board to prevent from illuminating the adjustment screen.
CAUTION:
Do not cover the lens surface with tape etc. The lens is made of resin.
- Adjust aiming in the vertical direction by turning the adjusting screw (A).
- Adjust the cutoff line height (A) with the aiming adjustment screw so that the distance (X) between the horizontal center line of front fog lamp (H) and (A) becomes 100 mm (4 in).
A : Cutoff line
B : High illuminance area
H : Horizontal center line of front fog lamp
V : Vertical center line of front fog lamp
X : Cutoff line height
Headlamp
Aiming adjustment
Preparation before adjusting
Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following:
Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
Place vehicle and screen on level su ...
Other materials:
Keyfob (if so equipped)
Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows:
Remove the screw A .
Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of the
corner B and twist it to separate the upper
part from the lower part. Use a cloth to
protect the casing.
Replace the battery with a new one.
Do not touch the int ...
Body alignment
Body Center Marks
A mark has been placed on each part of the body to indicate the vehicle
center. When repairing parts damaged
by an accident which might affect the vehicle frame (members, pillars, etc.),
more accurate and effective
repair will be possible by using these marks together with ...
Transverse link
Exploded View
Upper link
Front suspension member
Transverse link
Front
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-47, "Exploded
View".
Remove the nut and bolt from the lower ball joint. Disconnect the
transverse l ...
