I searched some more last night and this has come up a few times and seems to be a diesel specific problem. Some actually loosen that bumper cover to get to the passenger side fog bulb. Not a very elegant solution but thus far the only rhing I hve seen.

I wonder if the painted surround that holds the grille in place could be modified so that it can be removed as well, That might give just enough space to get in and pop the fog bulb out?




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2003 4.4i black ext./black int./black headliner (kid's runabout)
2014 535d X-drive, M package, silver/black interior

Sold but not forgotten:
2009 E70 35d, black ext./black int./black headliner (sold 2021)
2006 4.8iS Le Mans blue/cream int./black headliner, SOLD in 2012 sadly...

Other hardware:
2015 Cayenne S (wife's new DD and definitely wroooommmmm)
2016 Tundra 1794 edition crew cab, luxo hauler
2005 Tundra crew cab, weekend hauler. Sold after 150k very happy miles.