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how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
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how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
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I have noticed heavy condensation in my front drivers lights (2006 Si) and need to replace what I think are complete sealed units. does anyone know how I can remove these without removing the whole front bumper assembly?
Ta
I have noticed heavy condensation in my front drivers lights (2006 Si) and need to replace what I think are complete sealed units. does anyone know how I can remove these without removing the whole front bumper assembly?
Ta
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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
There are 2 covers under the front wheel arch. I think you need to remove the lower cover and get access to the front fog lights, e.g. replacing the bulb. You don't have to remove the whole front bumper.
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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
Cheers Ksher,
a local non BMW dealer assured me they were sealed units and to get rid of the condensation I had to replace the whole unit rather than just replace the bulb? I had thought there might be rubber seals that may have gone brittle or just began leaking.
a local non BMW dealer assured me they were sealed units and to get rid of the condensation I had to replace the whole unit rather than just replace the bulb? I had thought there might be rubber seals that may have gone brittle or just began leaking.
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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
had both of mine replaced recently by dealer, I know they didnt remove the bumper, but it's going to be so much easier on a ramp.
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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
unfortunately mine is out of warranty by 4 months so thinking DIY this time.
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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
Your dealer is correct. The whole fog light unit has to be replaced.
Current BMW: 640d Gran Coupe M Sport (F06), 118d SE (F20).
Previous BMW: Z4 sDrive23i M Sport (E89), 318i Sport (F30), 120d SE (F20), Z4 2.5i Sport Roadster (E85), 523i Sport (E60), 323Ci (E46), 523i SE (E39), 318i (E36).
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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
cheers, I assume from the above post then that the unit is removed from inside the wing/wheel arch then?
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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
Steve - did you just kick up a fuss or just ask normally? Ive heard people on here not getting the fogs replaces for one reason or another under warranty...srhutch wrote:had both of mine replaced recently by dealer, I know they didnt remove the bumper, but it's going to be so much easier on a ramp.
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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
I know yeah. Unfortunately I have just bought the car and warranty ran out 4 months ago :<
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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
This site should be of assistance http://m3.madrussian.net/diy.shtml -----scroll down to change fog lamps
Hope this helps !
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Hope this helps !
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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
seems to be a general problem with the fogs fogging up (sorry couldnt resist!)
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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
Hi,
you can gain access from the wheel arch, there is a cover which is just screwed on, turn them 90 degrees and they come off. I had to change mine and in all fairnes its easier and quicker to take the wheels off. However the wheels may never have been off since manufacture so can be a right pig to get off.
you can gain access from the wheel arch, there is a cover which is just screwed on, turn them 90 degrees and they come off. I had to change mine and in all fairnes its easier and quicker to take the wheels off. However the wheels may never have been off since manufacture so can be a right pig to get off.
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how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si
Are you serious? Any car will have had at least one set of tyres.
I removed the complete unit through the hatches and it is easier with the wheel off.
I'd suggest replacing them with the official BMW blanking plates as I did. Looks better and the fog lights make bugger all difference anyway.
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