2000 D2 fog lamps (rectangle OEM)

The passenger side rectangular OEM fog lamp on my 2k D2 didn't work when I got it. I finally got 'round to troubleshooting to discover that the upper breather tube had broken off, allowing it to literally fill with water (and about a quart of mud that ain't from GA based on the color). I've removed it and rinsed it out, but there is a layer of perma-gunk and parts of the bulb still in there.

I know I can get a replacement bulb, but I need to both clean it and get the broken pieces of the bulb out -- does the housing come apart? I don't see any screws or clips holding it together...

I don't want to get a new (or even a gently used) unit, just keep this one running until I replace the bumper in the not too distant future. I really like running the fog lamps on the back roads I regularly drive -- lets me see the edges of the road.

squirt said:

It's been a while, but if I remember correctly the lens is held to the body with adhesive much like many headlight housings. Bake in the oven at 250 for about 15-20 minutes, and you should be able to gently pry it apart. Reassembly requires another bake, ideally with the pieces clamped together and allowed to cool before removing the clamp.

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Woot. Thank you. I had assumed it required prying it apart, but didn't want to do that and not be able to put it back together - the oven idea is a great one.