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Fog Lamps, Service Install (not GSi/GTE) As of Model Year 1989: > < General Instructions for Service Installation of Accessories

Fog Lamps, Service Install

(Not GSi/GTE)

 

Up to Model Year 1989:

 

The fog lamps are installed in the front bumper.

Disconnect battery ground cable.

Object Number: 2375243  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Remove front bumper.

Remove 2 hex nuts from rear of front side.

Pull front panelling from side mountings.

Object Number: 2375244  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Remove 3 bolts from front of front side.

Pull bumper from side mountings.

 

 

Object Number: 2375245  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Cut out and debur holes for fog lamps in bumper.

The position of the holes is marked on the rear of the bumper by roughened surfaces.

To facilitate cutting, first drill, using centre bit, holes with 2 to 3 mm/0.08 to 0.12 in. radii at the four corners, then cut out holes and fit for lamps.

Object Number: 2375246  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Insert both fog lamps and bolt on.

Insert 2 tightening nuts for each of upper fastenings.

 

Install bumper.

Object Number: 2375247  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Lever off blind cover from fog lamp switch installation point.

 

Drill hole Æ 13 mm/0.51 in. in dash panel for cable passage.

Prepare cable according to circuit diagram, lay alongside standard wiring harness and connect electrically.

Object Number: 2375248  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Screw relay to bulkhead.

To do this, drill hole Æ 3 mm/0.12 in.

 

Screw on cable from fog lamp switch terminal "4" with relay fastening screw.

Insert fuse in relay housing.

Object Number: 2375249  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Fog Lamp Circuit Diagram, up to MY '89

E 7      High beam, right

E 8      High beam, left

E 9      Low beam, right

E 10    Low beam, left

E 20    Fog lamp, right

E 21    Fog lamp, left

F         Fuse 20 A in relay plug housing

F 2      2nd fuse in fuse box

F 3, F 4, F 5, F 6 Fuse in fuse box F8            8th fuse 15 A in fuse box

H 8     High beam telltale

K 5      Fog lamp relay

S 2.1   Lamp switch

S 5.2   Low beam switch

S 21    Fog lamp switch

X 2      Accessories terminal in fuse box

-.-.-      Fog lamps are switched off with headlamps on high beam

- - -      Fog lamps are switched on with headlamps on high beam

Object Number: 2380945  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Prepare plug connection for connection to fog lamp cable.

To do this, push on seals "A" prior to making plug connections.

Object Number: 2375250  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Connect cable from relay terminal "85" with white cable for left high beam.

Splice connector

 

If fog lamps are to operate in conjunction with high beam, connect cable from relay terminal "85" to ground with relay fastening screw.

Object Number: 2375251  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Screw on fog lamp ground lead with battery ground cable.

 

 

Object Number: 2375536  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Pull out lamp switch using offset screwdriver.

To do this, compress retaining spring.

Object Number: 2375252  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Connect cable from relay terminal "30" to grey/green cable from light switch terminal "58" using splice connector.

Connect fog lamps electrically.

 

Insert both switches.

Object Number: 2375253  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Connect cables from fog lamp switch terminals "1" and "3" to fuse box terminals "15" (A) and "58" (B).

Object Number: 2375254  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Insert bulbs in fog lamps.

Connect battery ground cable.

 

Fog Lamp, Check Function and Adjust

 

With the ignition switched on, the fog lamps may light up in conjunction with parking lamps or with high or low beam. If relay terminal "85" is connected to the white high beam cable, switching to high beam will automatically switch off the fog lamps.

Object Number: 2375255  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

The green light emitting diode in the fog lamp switch must light up.

The switch symbol lights up in conjunction with the exterior lighting.

Object Number: 2375537  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

A level surface is required for adjusting the fog lamps, since even small irregularities can greatly influence the test result.

 

Check tyre pressure and adjust to prescribed values.

 

Load one rear seat with a person or object weighing 70 kg/154 lbs.

The vehicle should otherwise be unloaded, i.e. curb weight.

 

The curb weight is the weight of a vehicle ready to drive with the fuel tank completely filled and including all equipment normally carried in vehicle while driving, i.e. spare wheel, spare parts, tools, vehicle jack and other similar items.

 

Adjust fog lamps to the upper light/dark border using the adjustment screw and an optical headlamp aimer. The light/dark border runs horizontally along the adjustment line.

 

Follow operating instructions supplied with aimer.

 

Inclination of fog lights will be 20 cm over 10 m/7.87 in. over 33 ft.

Object Number: 2375256  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fog Lamps, Service Install (not GSi/GTE) As of Model Year 1989: > < General Instructions for Service Installation of Accessories