63 17 060 Removing and installing (replacing) left or right front fog lamp

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION

Release screws (1).

Remove fog lamp wheel arch cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Fog Lamp Wheel Arch Cover With Screws

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Build date up to 03/2007:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2). Tightening torque 63 17 1AZ .

Feed fog lamp (3) in direction of arrow out of mounting (4) and remove.

Fig 2: Turning Fog Lamp

G05504896

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Build date after 03/2007:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove front fog lamp. Tightening torque 63 17 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

G05504897

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove BULB .

ADJUST FRONT FOG LAMPS.