61 33 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Fanfares (Left)

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Necessary preliminary work: Remove FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) .

Release screw (1) and remove air duct (2).

Fig 1: Removing Air Duct

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Release nuts (1) on fanfares (2). Remove fanfares (2) from holder (3) and disconnect plug connections.

Fig 2: Removing Fanfare Horns

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Electromechanical fanfare has a black connector (1) Electronic fanfare has a white connector (3) Only the electromechanical fanfare has no adjusting screw (2) Holder (4) is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the graphic depending on the vehicle.

NOTE: Electromechanical fanfare is installed as standard. The electronic fanfare is only installed in China, India, Russia, South Africa and Gulf states as of 01/2011.

Fig 3: Identifying Electromechanical Horn (A) And Electronic Horn (B)

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IMPORTANT: In vehicles with a production data before 01/2011, both fanfares must be replaced in the countries listed above. The electronic fanfare has a different sound pattern. Combining the mechanical and electronic fanfares is not permissible. The connector position may vary slightly. Pay particular attention to ensuring that the holder is securely seated on the vehicle and that the fanfare is securely seated on the holder! This greatly influences the tone! If the new part is delivered with a holder included, the part must be replaced complete with holder!