My first Mercedes - C55 AMG
#51
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inferior quality glass? Are the damaged fogs OEM Mercedez? If not I would suspect the heat temperature of the globe accompanied by how cold the glass would have been outside in cold weather to have "melted" of some sort. Its possible from the pictures you provided that, that is the cause of your damaged fog lamps man
#52
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Could you do me a favour please?
I would like for you to post a photo of the rear mounting of your fogs as well as the bumper section when the fog is removed but a front and rear view. I think my car is missing some plate or something from around my lamps according to a friend of mine.
I would like for you to post a photo of the rear mounting of your fogs as well as the bumper section when the fog is removed but a front and rear view. I think my car is missing some plate or something from around my lamps according to a friend of mine.
#53
The fogs to my knowledge are OEM, however they have a stamp on the glass with the HELLA brand label so it's possible they were replaced.
And sure, I'll be replacing the fogs this weekend and I'll take photos of the procedure. I believe from factory they use a zip tie and a bolt to mount to a plate?
And sure, I'll be replacing the fogs this weekend and I'll take photos of the procedure. I believe from factory they use a zip tie and a bolt to mount to a plate?
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#54
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I have no idea whatsoever. All I did was order some tiny high tensile steel allen key bolts and nylon lock nuts and mounted mine again as one had fallen out during my 1000km journey. Luckily I found it in time half falling out as prior to me buying the vehicle, they battled to get a replacement for the one side. Don't know if they just didn't want to buy OEM or were trying to outsource the part elsewhere.
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GLK CDI 320 2009
I just replaced my cracked one ,
You pull the grill , the retainer are fragile , be carefull.
The fog light have 4 (wood type) screw one each corner , and on the bottom one there a tab that also attach to the fender .
The zip tie is holding the rubber cap for the wire to the light buld .
You can do everything from the front of the car .
You pull the grill , the retainer are fragile , be carefull.
The fog light have 4 (wood type) screw one each corner , and on the bottom one there a tab that also attach to the fender .
The zip tie is holding the rubber cap for the wire to the light buld .
You can do everything from the front of the car .
#56
I just replaced my cracked one ,
You pull the grill , the retainer are fragile , be carefull.
The fog light have 4 (wood type) screw one each corner , and on the bottom one there a tab that also attach to the fender .
The zip tie is holding the rubber cap for the wire to the light buld .
You can do everything from the front of the car .
You pull the grill , the retainer are fragile , be carefull.
The fog light have 4 (wood type) screw one each corner , and on the bottom one there a tab that also attach to the fender .
The zip tie is holding the rubber cap for the wire to the light buld .
You can do everything from the front of the car .
I'd much rather just pull the grill!
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GLK CDI 320 2009
i didnt lift the car or removed the whell , you work in front of the bumper , pull the grille back , remove 4 screw , the rubber cap at the back of the foglight , remove both wire and youre done
#58
Wow that was way easier than I expected. All you need is a small flathead screwdriver to flip the little tabs up so you can pull the grille out and a T20 screw driver
Here are the photos of each side with the mesh and light removed. You can see the tabs you need to pry open - as mentioned be careful with these as they are brittle. Overall took about 10min per side.
Here are the photos of each side with the mesh and light removed. You can see the tabs you need to pry open - as mentioned be careful with these as they are brittle. Overall took about 10min per side.
#60
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Here's a pic of the other side. Look how circular the crack is. Btw the crack is on the inside.. Not the outside - exactly the same shape as the side that's totally cracked
I thought the center looked like where someone smacked with with a hammer but that's actually just a logo
Ordered a set of Lamin-x covers for the new fog lights. Since their site doesn't show anything for c55 AMG I was able to determine that our fogs are 90mm circles. 3.5 inches = 88.9mm so they will be a near perfect fit
http://www.lamin-x.com/3-5-Clear-Rou...p/sb-3.5cl.htm
I thought the center looked like where someone smacked with with a hammer but that's actually just a logo
Ordered a set of Lamin-x covers for the new fog lights. Since their site doesn't show anything for c55 AMG I was able to determine that our fogs are 90mm circles. 3.5 inches = 88.9mm so they will be a near perfect fit
http://www.lamin-x.com/3-5-Clear-Rou...p/sb-3.5cl.htm
#61
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Hey Im also in Maryland I have been lurking the forum for YEARS. Now I decided to make a profile, I see people are in my area MD and have the same problems....My Hella foglights did the same damn thing!! It was cold I remember than one day I dont think it was too cold I see two perfect holes........ Im in the Anne Arundale Area
#63
Hey Im also in Maryland I have been lurking the forum for YEARS. Now I decided to make a profile, I see people are in my area MD and have the same problems....My Hella foglights did the same damn thing!! It was cold I remember than one day I dont think it was too cold I see two perfect holes........ Im in the Anne Arundale Area
As for part number, left and right are the same part number.
Hella p/n: 2308200556 or Mercedes p/n: MB2590100
EBay link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/122119436652
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#66
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Nice! I havent been there yet but next summer we will probably take a boat around the bay. Nice Ride! I have a couple E55 guys around here, im more into the driving aspects rather than power power and more POWER like those guys haha
#67
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I was going to get aftermarket super bright ones but seeing how long the stock ones lasted and how short my Chinese license plate lights died, cant go wrong with stock