63 17 070 Removing and installing/replacing left fog light

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IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Version with left wheel arch auxiliary radiator:

Partially release auxiliary radiator

On all other versions:

Partially release WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT (FRONT SECTION)

Only on version without auxiliary radiator:

Fold wheel arch cover (1) back.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover And Plug Connection

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release nut (2) and remove fanfare (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Fanfare, Plug Connection And Nut

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 63 12 2AZ .

Remove fog light (2) out of bumper panel (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Fog Light

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Installation note:

Guides (1) on fog light (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 4: Identifying Fog Light Guides

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On replacement of fog light or bumper panel at front:

If necessary, remount BULB
Adjust FOG LIGHTS