Uploaded October 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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In this video, we demonstrate how to retrofit rear fog lights to a BMW E39 5-series. This European-only feature can be quite useful in extreme fog or low visibility conditions. They are not a styling statement. This is a safety feature.

PARTS: UP TO 8/2000 PRODUCTION

(2) 07509063574 21 watt bulbs
(1) 61316901342 Fog light switch
(1) 61316903953 Fog light switch bezel
(2+) 61130006663 Wire pins for switch to LCM (get extra just in case)
(4+) 61131376202 Wire pins for tail lights to LCM (get extra just in case)
(1) 50 feet of 18-guage copper wire
(x) Zip ties, many


PARTS: AFTER 9/2000 PRODUCTION

(2) 07509063574 21 watt bulbs
(2) 63211379399 Bulb sockets
(1) 61316901342 Fog light switch
(1) 61316903953 Fog light switch bezel
(2+) 61130006663 Wire pins for switch to LCM (get extra just in case)
(2+) 61131376202 Wire pins for LCM from tail lights (get extra just in case)
(2+) 61130006626 Wire pins for tail lights to LCM (get extra just in case)
(1) 50 feet of 18-guage copper wire
(x) Zip ties, many


WIRING

Right fog light to LCM black end connector pin 1.
Left fog light to LCM white end connector pin 15.
Fog light switch to LCM center connector pin 45.


Passenger's Kick Panel: 51438208320



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