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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 BMW M6, 2006 BMW 650i, 2005 BMW 645Ci, and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

E60/E61 only:

Release screws (1).

Detach cover (2) from front under ride protection (3) and feed out in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Detaching Cover From Front Under Ride Protection

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove cover (2).

E63/E64 only:

Release screws (1) and screw (2).

Detach cover (3) from front under ride protection (4) and feed out in direction of arrow.

Remove cover (3).

Fig 2: Detaching Cover From Front Under Ride Protection

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

All:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2).

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

Fig 3: Removing Front Fog Lamp

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

If necessary, convert bulb, refer to 63 99 295 REPLACING BULB FOR AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL LIGHT, FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT .

WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights), refer to 63 99 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Installation:

Note type of bulb.

Replacement:

Adjust front fog lamps, refer to 63 10 014 ADJUSTING FOG LAMPS .