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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

Post by sherlock » Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:57 pm

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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?

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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si

Post by ksher » Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:00 pm

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

Post by sherlock » Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:08 pm

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.
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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si

Post by srhutch » Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:10 pm

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

Post by sherlock » Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:18 pm

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

Post by ksher » Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:23 pm

Your dealer is correct. The whole fog light unit has to be replaced.
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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si

Post by sherlock » Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:31 pm

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

Post by jamiez » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:03 am

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.
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...

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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si

Post by sherlock » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:21 am

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

Post by Strrykerr » Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:36 pm

This site should be of assistance http://m3.madrussian.net/diy.shtml -----scroll down to change fog lamps

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Re: how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si

Post by ace » Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:23 pm

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

Post by willowZ4C » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:52 pm

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.
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how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si

Post by Papa_Zee » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:41 pm

...Tut tut.... terrible 😂🤣😂😂
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Post by Scooba_Steve » Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:12 pm

Papa_Zee wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:41 pm ...Tut tut.... terrible
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how to remove the front driver/fog lights on a 3.0 si

Post by Steve84N » Sat Jun 16, 2018 4:06 am

willowZ4C wrote: Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:52 pm However the wheels may never have been off since manufacture so can be a right pig to get off.
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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