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61 33 055 Removing and installing/renewing right fanfare horn

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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

Remove fanfare horn (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Fanfare Horn With Plug Connection And Nut
G06895081Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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 2: Identifying Electromechanical And Electronic Fanfare
G08509840Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Electromechanical fanfare
  2. Electronic fanfare

Distinguishing features:

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!