63 99 201 Replacing Halogen Bulb For Left Or Right Front Fog Lamp

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) . Refer to 63 99 ... Instructions For Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Partially remove front wheel arch cover . Refer to 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) (Coupe) and/or 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) (Convertible).

NOTE: Operation is shown by way of example on the E87 (build date before 03/2007). There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle models.

Front wheel arch cover shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Fig 1: Identifying Fog Lamp & Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn halogen bulb for fog lamp (2) in direction of arrow and remove from fog lamp (3).

Installation:

Note type of bulb.

Make sure halogen bulb for fog lamp (2) is correctly seated and engaged in fog lamp (3).