#UNINSTALL TRIM ENABLER FREE#

bak extension) in the same directory, in the event it messes up something. Now, it'll look for the following non-null characters and simply re-output them, without actually knowing what they were. It was originally written to be dependent on the exact characters following the 'APPLE SSD' string, which typically changes on each OS version, requiring a rewrite each time. To activate the rear fog, simply turn on your car and press the lower right button on the light control switch.Дisclaimer: Use this DIY at your own risk, I'm not responsible for any damage to your car.I've redone the perl one-liner so that it should work with any OS version.

Press the upper trim/air duct back in place on the dash.

Press light assembly trim back in place on the dash.

**This would be a good time to test the switch.

Reinstall connector on the back of the light assembly.

Inspect each of the 4 clips to insure they have snapped in place.

Reinstall light assembly onto trim plate.

Inspect each of the 6 clips to insure they have snapped in place.

Line up the green circuit board drop it in place.

Drop the two white button extensions into the rear of the buttons.

Press rear fog light button back in place on light control switch.

The rest should be fairly straightforward. These are the tabs that holds the button in place and restricts it from being functional. Carefully trim these tabs off with a sharp utility knife. Notice the four little tabs around the back of the button. See yellow circles below showing the black clips holding the white button in place. Carefully unlatch the two black clips holding the button in place. In order to unlatch the clip holding the lower button in place, you will need a small flat head screw driver. These white button extensions simply lift out. You should be able to see the other clips as you rotate the assembly. NOTE: Image below only shows the two clips on top. Using the proper trim removal tool or flat head screw driver, unlatch the 6 clips holding the back cover in place. There are 6 clips total that will need to be unlatched. Using the proper trim removal tool or a flat head screw driver, unlatch the four clips holding the light assembly to the trim plate. Once the latch is at a 90 degree angle the connector should be completely disconnected.Д«elow is an image showing the connector disconnected. The connector should start sliding out as you switch the gray latch. Simply press down on that tab then switch the gray latch down. The gray latch is held in place with a black tab. Removing the connector requires a two step process. Once you have a hold of the assembly, rotate your wrist to rock the assembly and the pins should release. With the upper trim removed you have access to rear inside and grab the entire assembly. The yellow circles indicate where the rear retaining pins are located.

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage the surrounding leather if you have the extended leather package. Once there's a slight gap on either side, you can use your finger tips to grab the trim and rock it free. I used my trim removal tool on the bottom and top of the trim panel to work the it free. You need to basically wiggle the trim panel so that the pins from behind will work itself free. To be safe, you should disconnect your battery. Make sure your car is completely off before disconnecting any wire harnesses from the car. 2008-2010 (for 2010 you need to check yours): If you have an older E9x, you can do a search on for other DIY's using the Lego piece method or swapping out the entire switch assembly with a Euro switch.2011+ E9x (and some 2010): Requires no additional parts unless you want the Euro switch that has the rear fog light icon printed on the button.IMPORTANT: Check your local laws concerning the use of the rear fog lights. All the electronics are already there and even the light on the dash works! This DIY involves nothing more than removing the light control switch assembly and trimming off four small tabs front the lower right button.

#UNINSTALL TRIM ENABLER FREE#

Enabling the rear fog lights is an easy and free way to aid others to see you during heavy fog. Unlike a Euro-spec E9x's, the US-Spec cars do not have the rear fog lights option. I originally posted about this here but am officially putting my DIY here to share with M3Post members.

Uninstall trim enabler