63 17 070 Removing and installing/replacing left front fog lamp

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Build date up to 03/2010:

Remove GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM ON LEFT

Version after 03/2010:

Remove BUMPER PANEL

Build date up to 03/2010:

NOTE: Pictured in removed rate:

Reach through ornamental grille opening.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Slide fog light (3) slightly towards the center of vehicle and remove to the rear.

Fig 1: Identifying Fog Light, Plug Connection And Screws

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Version after 03/2010:

Unfasten screws (2).

Slide fog light (3) slightly towards the center of vehicle and remove to the rear.

Fig 2: Identifying Fog Light, Plug Connection And Screws

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove BULB .
Adjust FOG LIGHTS