Don't mean bring back such an old thread but just want to thank OP and this forum for being literally the only resource I could find on how to do this. I need to convert my US spec car to EU spec after importing it to Germany and you'd think the German forums would have this write-up but nope. Mafia to the rescue once again.

And in case anybody comes across this and is also wondering about the rear fog light, here is some proof that the facelift sedan is the best E46 chassis.

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