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F55/F56 F56S LED Fog lamp vertical alignment - how to?

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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 07:51 AM
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F56S LED Fog lamp vertical alignment - how to?

My 2017 F56 MCS was in the shop for a minor fender bender and the right fog lamp (LED) was replaced. Upon turning them up with lights shining on the garage door I immediately noticed the two fogs are not in alignment with each other -- the right one (new) is aimed higher than the left (original). The bumper cover itself was replaced during the work, so a bent-up old one isn't the issue.

This isn't a dealbreaker, but I'm pretty meticulous about lighting and would like to take care of this. With my own two hands, of course (not inclined to trust the shop that did this in the first place)

I can certainly just get up under the front bumper cover and start looking around, but I was wondering whether anyone else has knowledge that could help here. Thanks for any assist!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 08:38 AM
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My 2017 F56 MCS was in the shop for a minor fender bender and the right fog lamp (LED) was replaced. Upon turning them up with lights shining on the garage door I immediately noticed the two fogs are not in alignment with each other -- the right one (new) is aimed higher than the left (original). The bumper cover itself was replaced during the work, so a bent-up old one isn't the issue.

This isn't a dealbreaker, but I'm pretty meticulous about lighting and would like to take care of this. With my own two hands, of course (not inclined to trust the shop that did this in the first place)

I can certainly just get up under the front bumper cover and start looking around, but I was wondering whether anyone else has knowledge that could help here. Thanks for any assist!

 
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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 08:49 AM
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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 12:45 PM
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Thank you!
 
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Old Dec 25, 2021 | 08:44 PM
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The lower light line on the garage door is from the fog lights, post-adjustment. Wicked clean now. Thanks again @TVPostSound !
 
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Old Dec 26, 2021 | 11:40 AM
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