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.
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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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting
and Jacking the Vehicle.
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Replacement.
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Other materials:
Strut Assembly Replacement
Special Tools
CH 49375 Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps can make it easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all
vehicles first sold in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure
it is not covered.
The D ...
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Special Tools
CH 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
CH 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
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