Foglight replacement-

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andysat

Lifer
Hi all-i thought i would document this,i dont know if it would help anyone-
Before-
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After wheel removed,remove the cover-
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Unplug wire to lamp,remove the two screws inside,and one on the front of the bumper-
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New lamp unit with silicone grease i used for the joint(i dont know if this was overkill,but i used it anway)
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I covered the front lens with a cloth to protect it as i wriggled it home,i pulled the cloth out of the front opening,put the three screws back,connected the bulb back,replaced the cover and wheel to give-
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Same for the opposite side obviously,i hope this helps anyone wishing to do the same.
 
Nice work Andy. Cross your fingers these dont get moist too :D

Didnt think that it would be that easy doing it this way but youve proved that it is :thumbsup:
 
Wow - that's some moisture ingress there Andy. Did these have rubber seals initially, and if so, have they perished? Nice write up btw... :thumbsup:
 
markeg said:
Wow - that's some moisture ingress there Andy. Did these have rubber seals initially, and if so, have they perished? Nice write up btw... :thumbsup:
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Cant seem to see any rubber on them mate?
 
Fixed.

Good luck with the new lights. Wonder why they keep misting up, is it because they don't get much use?
 
Wondermike said:
Fixed.

Good luck with the new lights. Wonder why they keep misting up, is it because they don't get much use?
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Cheers Mike-i suppose its so BMW can extract regular funds from peoples wallets! :cry:
 
Any recommendations on where to get the replacement fogs from? I have the same problem and after seeing this post will replace them myself, just need a decent Autofactors or did you get them from a dealer?
 
Javstar said:
Any recommendations on where to get the replacement fogs from? I have the same problem and after seeing this post will replace them myself, just need a decent Autofactors or did you get them from a dealer?
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You could try Jamie at Sopers in Lincoln (I think), they tend to give a good price to forum members on OEM parts. These aren't cheap though - IIRC they are about £130. Each :cry:
 
Great writeup :thumbsup:

Mine were the original with my car.. Jan 2008, and when i removed them in March this year they were moisture free... and my car spends most its time outdoors :?
 
aquazi said:
Great writeup :thumbsup:

Mine were the original with my car.. Jan 2008, and when i removed them in March this year they were moisture free... and my car spends most its time outdoors :?
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Thanks :)
 
Javstar said:
Any recommendations on where to get the replacement fogs from? I have the same problem and after seeing this post will replace them myself, just need a decent Autofactors or did you get them from a dealer?
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I bought mine from a forum member,as Bing says they are expensive for what they are from the stealers :(
 
Andy have yours stayed moisture free since you have done this? Mine don't look like they have corroded but they have moisture, so I was going to get them out. Dry them out, seal them again.
 
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