61 33 055 Removing and installing/replacing right fanfare horn

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL .

Disconnect plug connection (1) and release nut (2).

Remove fanfare horn (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Fanfare Horn With Plug Connection And Nut

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NOTE: For replacement on vehicles with production dates up to 03/2011, the connector position (3) may deviate by approx. 120° for the installation of a new fanfare (2B)!

Fanfare up to 03/2011
Fanfare from 03/2011

Holder (1) must also be replaced! (Note additional work!)

Fig 2: Identifying Fanfare Horn, Holder And Connector Position

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Additional work for replacement with holder:

Unfasten screws (2). Remove right air duct (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Air Duct With Screws

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Release screws (1). Drill out rivet (2) from ACC sensor (3). Remove support (4).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
The holder of the ACC sensor must not be bent!

Fig 4: Identifying ACC Sensor, Support, Rivet And Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (3). Drill out rivet (1). Remove fanfare with holder (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection, Rivet And Fanfare Holder

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NOTE: The electromechanical fanfare is installed as standard equipment. Only in China, India, Russia, South Africa and the Gulf States is the electronic fanfare installed as of 01/2011.

Fig 6: Identifying Electromechanical And Electronic Fanfare Connector, Holder And Screw

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Electromechanical fanfare
Electronic fanfare
Distinguishing features:
- Electromechanical fanfare has a black connector (1)
- Electronic fanfare has a white connector (3)
- Only the electromechanical fanfare has a small adjusting screw (2)
- Holder (4) is vehicle-specific and may differ by vehicle from the graphic.

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.
It is particularly important to ensure that the holder is firmly seated on the vehicle and the fanfare is firmly seated on the holder! The effect on sound is very high!
If the new part is supplied with the holder included, this must be replaced completely with the holder!