how to change foglights on E36 - instruction youtube [Archive]

shogun

08-05-2012, 12:25 AM

and another way from front:
E36 Fog Light Removal

I just replaced my passenger side fog light bulb and could not find any clean cut DIY on the process on the forums, despite it being a rather common question. BimmerDIY was also down, so I decided to figure it out myself. This is a step-by-step DIY on removing the housing (with pictures).

1. Find something that will fit through the hole in the grill next to the fog light housing. Most people use a screwdriver, I used a similar tool with a blunt flat edge which is less likely to slip off. This was found in the toolbox mounted on the trunk.
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2. Pop your hood (surely you can do this, if not, maybe you should reconsider doing any DIY).

3. You will be looking down towards the fog light housing. My particular light housing was on the passenger side.
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4. You should be able to recognize the Fog Light Housing, it is shown here. Look to the inside (relative to the vehicle) of the Assembly for a small black release clip.

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5. Once you familiarize yourself with the location of the release clip, find the hole next to the fog light assembly on the front of your car. It will should look something like this:
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6. Stand back up and look back down on the fog light assembly and push your screwdriver/tool through the hole until you see it come though. Guide it to the clip and give it a firm, steady push. It isn't meant to release easily, but it is plastic so don't be too forceful. Keep your leg or your free hand in front of the fog light, so it doesn't fall out onto the ground. If you're not comfortable doing this, I suggest you lay something soft down.
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There you go, you have successfully removed the fog light housing from your E36!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvdczV_rO_I