So I just finished my second mod. (My first mod can be found
here).
I started with a usual headlight switch, which had no rear fog light button, that I
REALLY, REALLY had to have.
So, in order to remove the piece of trim, place your finger on the inside, close to the steering wheel, and apply some firm pressure. The trim will pop off fairly quickly.
Then remove the piece of the trim with the switch:
Empty hole will gaze at ya:
Unsnap the cable and remove the trim piece.
Use a Torx screwdriver to remove four screws from the US switch. I think it was T20, or smaller, I know T25 was too big.
Side by side comparison:
Assemble it, and you get this on your dash:
And voila:
Rear fogs in action:
And the dash board little light switching action:
Done!
Comments welcome!
Mod history:
1.
[DYI] [US x3 35i] My first mod: Euro side mirrors (aspherical)
2.
[DYI] [US x3 35i] My second mod: Euro headlight switch (rear fog lights enabled)
3.
[DYI] [US x3 35i] My third mod: BMW Performance glossy black grilles (kidneys)