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Photo DIY- Headlamp R/R

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Posted 4/6/2009 3:43 PM

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Date registered: May 2006
Location: South Texas
Vehicle(s): '04 G55, '80 280GE, '99 S420, '98 E320, 2011 E350
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Photo DIY- Headlamp R/R

What a bummer...

This Headlamp lens isn't but a few months old.... and my wife the "Rock Magnet" busts another one...

Due to our heat/humidity, I have to change when there's a crack, otherwise, the moisture quickly corrodes the Shiny Mirror Finish on the Reflector part of the Headlamp.

Soooo, here I go again with a second replacement.

The only "hard" part is getting the 3rd 8mm screw/bolt (the one near the wiper fluid filler neck).

I've done it "both" ways.... A- Lightly attaching the other two bolts, then wiggling the light assembly to get the hole lined up for the 3rd bolt, AND
B- Getting the 3rd bolt lined up first, then applying the other 2 bolts.

For me... there was no significant difference. Just be careful not to drop the bolt...

If you are buying the MB part number, the Lens comes WITH the Gasket... so no need to order separately.

The only other "problem" area is the Trim piece below the lamp. The "Lateral" (Outside) fastening arm is whimpy plastic and can break easily, so be careful getting the piece off/over the wiper arm shaft.