My DIY 5 min fog light install...
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Lots of good posts out there on this subject?thought I would share my technique with you. In the end it took me about 5 mins per side.
Using an 8mm socket remove these 4 screws
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_005__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4381d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_005__medium_.jpg)
Here's another shot of 2 of the 4 screws
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_006__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4382d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_006__medium_.jpg)
Using a Phillips loosen/remove these two fasteners (belly pan)
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_004__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4380d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_004__medium_.jpg)
Slightly pull the wheel liner out
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_007__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4383d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_007__medium_.jpg)
Another shot of the wheel liner pulled out
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_008__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4384d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_008__medium_.jpg)
Pull the lower corner liner down and you?ll have easy access to the bulb?that?s it!
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_009__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4385d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_009__medium_.jpg)
Here are the lights I used (about $65 on eBay /oem on left for comparison)
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_001__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4379d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_001__medium_.jpg)
Here are a couple daytime pics of the results...
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_010__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4386d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_010__medium_.jpg)
Using an 8mm socket remove these 4 screws
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_005__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4381d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_005__medium_.jpg)
Here's another shot of 2 of the 4 screws
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_006__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4382d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_006__medium_.jpg)
Using a Phillips loosen/remove these two fasteners (belly pan)
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_004__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4380d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_004__medium_.jpg)
Slightly pull the wheel liner out
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_007__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4383d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_007__medium_.jpg)
Another shot of the wheel liner pulled out
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_008__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4384d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_008__medium_.jpg)
Pull the lower corner liner down and you?ll have easy access to the bulb?that?s it!
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_009__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4385d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_009__medium_.jpg)
Here are the lights I used (about $65 on eBay /oem on left for comparison)
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_001__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4379d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_001__medium_.jpg)
Here are a couple daytime pics of the results...
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_010__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4386d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_010__medium_.jpg)
![My DIY 5 min fog light install...-fog_light_install_011__medium_.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/4387d1482363142t-my-diy-5-min-fog-light-install-fog_light_install_011__medium_.jpg)
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Dec 30 2004, 04:57 PM
now yours just like mine except mine is a 530 :'(.
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Originally Posted by ch7656' date='Dec 30 2004, 01:59 PM
[quote name='alohalc' date='Dec 30 2004, 04:57 PM']now yours just like mine except mine is a 530 :'(.
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[/quote]good thing you figured out a easier way to change them
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NICE!!! Perfect... Now I dont have to mess around... I already have the bulbs before I got the car... So I'm probably going to install them tomorrow afternoon. ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
Thanks for the tip
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Thanks for the tip
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I'm totally missing something here. What is being done here? Making them a different color or brighter or?? :'(
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Dec 30 2004, 07:14 PM
NICE!!! Perfect... Now I dont have to mess around... I already have the bulbs before I got the car... So I'm probably going to install them tomorrow afternoon.? ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
Thanks for the tip
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Thanks for the tip
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Originally Posted by 555' date='Dec 31 2004, 01:28 AM
I'm totally missing something here. What is being done here?? Making them a different color or brighter or??? ? :'(
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='Dec 30 2004, 07:14 PM']NICE!!! Perfect... Now I dont have to mess around... I already have the bulbs before I got the car... So I'm probably going to install them tomorrow afternoon.?![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
Thanks for the tip
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='Dec 30 2004, 07:14 PM']NICE!!! Perfect... Now I dont have to mess around... I already have the bulbs before I got the car... So I'm probably going to install them tomorrow afternoon.?
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Thanks for the tip
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[/quote]Yeah I changed the color to better match my xenons?but the main purpose of the post is to show a simple method of changing the fogs. Some will want to go the same route I have, some will go more yellow for better fog performanc and still others may have an oem bulb that needs to be replaced...
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ACK~~~ the rain ruined everything for me today... I was suppose to go get my windows tinted and then come back and isntall the Fog Bulbs but its pouring right now. I cant do anything!
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