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W463 2000- 2009Mercedes Benz G500 /G55
7” Round 12v LED Headlamp Install..






Materials & Tools:

1. 2ea Truck-Lite 7” Round • 10 Light Emitting Diode Headlamp Units.
   www.truck-lite.com
   Designed at 12.8v,
   4.5a (High Beam)
   2.5a (Low Beam)

1. 2ea W460- W461 Headlamp Buckets .. part # 477 941 050A - HEADLIGHT BUCKET
   www.eurotruck-importers.com
2. 4ea zip ties for securing Wiring Harness behind New Lamp.
3. WD-40 for anti seize and waterproofing Harness Connectors.
4. One #2 Phillips long shank Screwdriver.
5. Masking Tape for Headlamp Aiming after Install.

Truck-Lite Units:










Headlamp Bucket

DOT approved headlamp bucket used by Europa International to federalize the W463 Gwagens which they imported. Part is made by Hella, an OEM to Mercedes-Benz.



Install Procedure:
Lower Brush Guard if Installed, Remove Headlamp Surrounds.. Lamp washer Hose need not be removed.. simply lay guard to towards the center of vehicle.
Remove Rubber trim gasket from Lamp.. Remove Existing Lamps and Adjuster ring as one assembly.. removing three self tapping screws at circumference of mounting flange..
Remove the white rubber, weather proofing gasket from rear of lamp housing.
Remove 12v plugs from rear of housing.
Zip Tie, Day Time Running Lamp plug to main Lamp harness, as it is not to be used.
Install the New Lamp Buckets... using the three screws saved from Stock lamps.
Remove the Trim / Retainer ring from the New buckets.. set aside.
Plug in Your New Truck-Lite &" Round LED Headlamps and Install them..
Aim your New Lamps with Vehicle on a flat and Level Surface..

Go here! --> http://faqlight.shopower.com/hl-aiming.htm


After Properly Aiming you new LED Lamps, Install your Trim Surrounds, And Re-secure the Brush Guard.





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Enjoy Your New LED Lamps.......So So Bright, and Will Never Burn Out!

07g55

awesome guide!!!

Love the stance of your G!!! Very nice!

02C32

What do you think of the new lights? (Review)

tgwagen

They are Awesome, more than I'd Hoped for.
they are Bright, and you see more of the Road due to the way the light is dispersed. I used to use my Driving Lamps quite often, but these cast light down and around the front of the truck.. it's a " You have to see it / use them to believe it scenario." in short they are a Great Buy, you cant buy true HID Lamps, ballasts, and mounting for this kind of money. and HID's burn out, Ballast's take a dump regularly.. LED's last 10,000 hrs at minimum... Truly, the Last Head Lamps you will ever buy..

02C32

That is a strong endorsement and thanks for the review. I am looking at getting into a G in about a year or so and am doing a fair amount of forum research. If/when I get one this conversion will now be one of the first mods.

spitfire980

how much did the lights themselves cost you?

tgwagen

They cost me 630.00 for the Pair... Bought them locally at an Industrial Lighting Outlet.. they are on Ebay for varying prices.. I found some here... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRUCK...Q5fAccessories

kewlaidjams

Does this produce any error codes?

tgwagen

Nope. no error codes, not a one! works fantastic.. and also the lamps work as your DRL as well.. cant say enough good about them..

kewlaidjams

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Originally Posted by tgwagen

Nope. no error codes, not a one! works fantastic.. and also the lamps work as your DRL as well.. cant say enough good about them..

Will definitely buy this soon.
BTW the headlamp buckets ( 477 941 050A) is that the same one for Porsche? Google search of that part # brings it up and half the cost of the MB one.

tgwagen

I dont know about that.. the buckets I have listed were sourced through Eurotruck Importers. they are the cheapest I found..

http://www.eurotruck-importers.com/i...roducts_id=430

Good Luck with your Project..

kewlaidjams

Seems like the headlamp bucket (477 941 050A) is an actual Porsche item. I ordered 1 from Ebay for $50 and it fits perfectly with the lights. Still waiting on the 2nd bucket from a Porsche reseller then installation will be on it's way.

haserdene

did anybody else try the LED on G-wagen?

kewlaidjams

low beam

No errors codes and save yourself a lot of money by buying the headlight bucket from any used Porsche store or even Ebay. $70 total for 2 buckets.

haserdene

your truck looks awesome! by the way, did you notice if it is brighter (more output) than Xenon HID?

haserdene

has anyone tried this LED headlight? it claims more lumens which should be very brite.

http://www.oviedosafetylights.com/JW...cle_and_Trucks

Kuthey

anyone else have any other LED suggestions? i found the truck-lite ones here for a great price:

http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/tlc27250c-p.html

DUTCH

I've been advised by a very well respected expert in the field that the Truck-Lites are junk and the Speaker lights are excellent.

Chucked

I tried jw speaker, it's great

scottyOTM

Cool thanks for this.