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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 01:03 PM
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Having trouble with fog light replacement plz help

The excuse to purchase new Optilux H8 Plasma Ion Yellow fog Light Bulb Set
On my 2012 r56 Came when one of the stock bulbs decided not to work.

The issue I am running into is not being able to remove the light from the housing . I am aware I have to turn the light 1/4 counter clockwise and pull to remove it but it won't seem to budge . I am afraid of breaking something so I am not using all of my strength.

I would really appreciate any suggestions to how I can get this install done
 
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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 02:11 PM
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You need to remove the plug first, as it locks the bulb from turning.

Now, there is a trick to removing the plug, do a search, its been a while, but I remember theres a weird way to squeeze it.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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Thanks a lot man ! I knew it was something simple
 
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 10:10 AM
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Found it!!
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ts-on-r60.html

 
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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Yessss
 
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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Perfect thank you
 
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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 01:27 PM
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+1 for pictures please I went with the vinyl wrap on mine after going through a few bulbs.
 
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Helped Me Out...

Many Thanks to da Man who took the Photo & da Man who found it and put it in this thread !!!
 
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