61 33 055 Removing and installing/replacing right fanfare horn

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

E70/E71 without supplementary radiator:
Remove GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM ON RIGHT
E70/E71 with supplementary radiator:
Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL .

NOTE: Work is shown on the E70 (without supplementary radiator) 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: Applying Tape To Bumper Trim Edges

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Release nut (1) and pull holder with fanfare horn (2) forwards slightly.

Tightening torque 61 33 4AZ .

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

Fig 2: Identifying Fanfare Horn Nut

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