63 17 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right fog lamp insert (complete)

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Remove grill.

Up to 08/2000:

Unfasten screws and fold out fog lamp.

Fig 1: Unfastening Screws And Fold Out Fog Lamp

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Disconnect plug connection and remove fog lamp.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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From 09/2000:

Release screws (1).

Remove trim (2) and fog lamp (3) towards front.

Disconnect plug connection underneath.

Fig 3: Removing Trim And Fog Lamp

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Installation:

Ensure guide pin (4) is correctly seated.

Fig 4: Identifying Mounts Of Fog Lamp

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Installation:

Ensure both guide lugs (1) of trim (2) are correctly seated in mounts (3) of fog lamp (4).

All:

NOTE: Replacement:

Adjust front fog lamps.