61 33 050 Removing and installing/replacing left or right fanfare
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Release FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER at front area
NOTE:
Graphic displays F20, deviations in detail possible in other models.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Slacken nut (2).
Remove fanfare horn (3).
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.
- 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 no adjusting screw (2)
- Holder (4) is vehicle-specific and may deviate 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.
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 fanfare must be replaced complete with holder!
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 fanfare must be replaced complete with holder!