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front fog light removal

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how the hell do i remove the front fog lights out of my d9 bumper? one is steamed up and i want to dry it out.
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Alternatively I believe it's a couple of screws accessible from inside the bumper
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Makes access a lot easier if you take the front wheel off and jack it up as high as you can. Not perhaps in that order though....
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There's an access panel (held on with torqs) I think - as the bumper returns underneath and before the wheel arch. You can see the washer bottle up there too.

Not sure if this will get you full access but it's only a couple of mins to check - I remember having a look on mine.
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I think i remember reading in they HBOL that the light itself is fixed on with three 10mm nuts
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i noticed the same problem, and solved it by leaving the fogs on for a while the heat must do something. But its ironic however that the fog lights have fogged up, it would be like a fire engine catching fire, and then the breakdown recovery veichle suffering mechanical problems on the way.
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406executiveHDI wrote: solved it by leaving the fogs on for a while
i'll try this i think first. thanks
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406executiveHDI wrote:it would be like a fire engine catching fire
Or a high-ranking police officer being arrested.

No, wait, hold on... :shock:
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Found the screws underneath but can't see how it comes out. It seems to be located on something above the light. Any suggestions?
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theres a bastid of a screw up at the top the same as the bottom ones i dont have a clue at all of how to get it out, would need the wheel liner and front wheel off.
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