63 17 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right fog lamp insert (saloon/sedan, touring)

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Special Tools Required:

00 9 317

Up To 09/2001:

Lever out fog lamp insert (1) with special tool 00 9 317 and fold out in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Levering Out Fog Lamp Insert

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Installation:

Feed detent lugs (1) into outer guide (2).
Clip inner fog lamp insert into retainer.

Fig 2: Feeding Detent Lugs (1) Into Outer Guide (2)

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Disconnect plug connection and remove fog lamp insert.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection And Removing Fog Lamp Insert

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Replacement:

Adjust front fog lamps. See 63 10 014 Adjusting fog lamps

From 09/2001:

Left side only: Remove outside temperature sensor. See 65 81 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Remove cover from front wheel housing. See 51 71 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Release screws (2) and remove fog lamp insert (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure ventilation grommet is laid without kinks and is sufficiently firmly seated.

Replacement:

Adjust front fog lamps. See 63 10 014 Adjusting fog lamps