F31 M Sport Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement

carl w · 08-06-2015, 03:15 PM

Hi, can anyone tell me how to replace the front fog lamp bulbs on my f31 M sport please.
I've got some yellow replacement bulbs which I prefer for fog lamps (must be my age)

Kindest Regards
Carl.

RichardM · 08-06-2015, 03:17 PM

There is a flap inside the wheel arch, it is quite easy but the space to get your hand in is tight. It is easier if you turn the wheel on full lock and/or jack the car up.

carl w · 08-06-2015, 03:19 PM

Thank you Richard. I'll wait for a day off as my 5 minute jobs have a habit of taking several hours.

Kindest Regards
Carl.

teaston · 08-06-2015, 04:18 PM

teaston · 08-06-2015, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardM

There is a flap inside the wheel arch, it is quite easy but the space to get your hand in is tight. It is easier if you turn the wheel on full lock and/or jack the car up.

You cannot change the fog light from the arch flap!

SkyJawa · 08-06-2015, 04:29 PM

Yes you can, the flap is right behind the fog, it's a bit tight with the wheel on but on full lock I did each side in 10mins all in.

teaston · 08-06-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

Yes you can, the flap is right behind the fog, it's a bit tight with the wheel on but on full lock I did each side in 10mins all in.

The flap is behind the headlight!

SkyJawa · 08-06-2015, 05:01 PM

on mine there is a flap low down behind the fog.....

(Tho now I'm doubting I didn't just remove a few arch screws)

Was a while ago now!

Beancounter_74 · 08-06-2015, 05:09 PM

I've got two removable sections in the front of the arch, one for the headlights, one lower down for the fogs.

RichardM · 08-06-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

You cannot change the fog light from the arch flap!

Ah yes for the fog I think I did remove the 3 screws holding the wheel arch liner in place to get to it. As mentioned in the instructions the screwdriver in the boot doubles as a socket for the screws.

Z_Victor1 · 08-09-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

You cannot change the fog light from the arch flap!

You CANNOT change the Fog Light Unit from the arch flap.
BUT
You CAN change the Fog Light Bulb from the arch flap.

I KNOW, because I've done it...

Heat he plastic first, it's easier then - heat gun or hair dryer.

Good luck...

teaston · 08-09-2015, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_Victor1

You CANNOT change the Fog Light Unit from the arch flap.
BUT
You CAN change the Fog Light Bulb from the arch flap.

I KNOW, because I've done it...

Heat he plastic first, it's easier then - heat gun or hair dryer.

Good luck...

How? Surely you'd need very skinny arms to reach down to the fog light?

carl w · 08-09-2015, 01:51 PM

Thank you all for the replies, got a free day next week (Fri') so will tackle it then.

Kindest Regards
Carl.

Mattyk · 08-09-2015, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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