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 ...
Front Fog Lamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting
and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement.
Disco ...
Other materials:
Tracing Powder or Chalk Test
Clean the weatherstrips and the contact surfaces with cleaning solvent.
Apply powder or chalk in an unbroken line to the contact surface of the
weatherstrip surrounding the perimeter of the suspected
areas.
Close the panel completely without slamming the panel. Closing the panel
comple ...
OnStar Additional Information
Transferring Service
Press to request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor can assist in canceling or removing account
information. If OnStar receives information that vehicle ownership has changed,
OnStar may send a voice message to the vehicle, requesting updated account i ...
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove hood primary latch release cable handle. Refer to Hood Primary
Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Remove the radiator grille support. Refer to Radiator Grille
Reinforcem ...
