61 33 050 Removing and installing/replacing left fanfare horn

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

NOTE: Work is shown on the E70 (without engine oil cooler) by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle models.

WARNING: Risk of injury!
Tape off edges (1) of bumper trim.

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Trim

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Release nut (1) and pull holder with fanfare horn (2) forwards slightly. Tightening torque, see 61 33 4AZ in 61 33 HORN .

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove holder with fanfare horn (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Fanfare Horn And Nut

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