Official DIY Reference Thread:
#1
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dix Hills, New York
Posts: 2,108
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes
on
7 Posts
2012 C250 Coupe
Official DIY Reference Thread:
Moderator, please sticky and allow indefinite editing of original post (if possible) so that I can consolidate future DIY right in the first post - Thanks!
Interior Light Removal:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-c...-pictures.html
Grille Removal/Replacement:
Coming Soon!
Exterior Lighting Replacement:
Coming Soon!
Interior Light Removal:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-c...-pictures.html
Grille Removal/Replacement:
Coming Soon!
Exterior Lighting Replacement:
Coming Soon!
Last edited by jctevere; 01-05-2012 at 01:59 AM.
#2
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dix Hills, New York
Posts: 2,108
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes
on
7 Posts
2012 C250 Coupe
Hardwire Radar Detector:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-c...-detector.html
P.S. is there any way I can be allowed to edit the original post so that all of the DIY are contained within the first post?
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-c...-detector.html
P.S. is there any way I can be allowed to edit the original post so that all of the DIY are contained within the first post?
#3
Super Moderator
jct - for now just post them & I will do a clean up later under your primary post. The forum blocks members edit rights after a specified number of hours. I will raise this issue in the Mod Cafe & see if there is any way to remedy.
#4
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dix Hills, New York
Posts: 2,108
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes
on
7 Posts
2012 C250 Coupe
Yeah, that would definitely be something I think all members would like to taken care of. Perhaps there is specify when creating a thread if it will be informative or "DIY", and after passing a moderators approval, will allow special privledges, with editing restrictions being one of them.
#5
Super Moderator
Indeed! - there are some things the software simply can't do as a one size fits all. Look how poor the text editor is!!!. I will do whatever I can. I format things outside the forum and post them as tables, jpegs or whatever. Johnand and I are battling with the clunky Wiki software at present - but getting there!
Last edited by Glyn M Ruck; 01-08-2012 at 10:57 AM.
#7
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dix Hills, New York
Posts: 2,108
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes
on
7 Posts
2012 C250 Coupe
Front Grille Removal:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-c...e-removal.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-c...e-removal.html
Trending Topics
#8
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Virginia Beach VA
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2012 Mercedes C250 Coupe (C204)
@ jctevere
I'm going to get a C250 Coupe pretty soon; I love this car, but in a year I will have to go overseas (Europe) for 3 years tour and I was thinking to ship the car there. The problem is that in order to register the car in Germany the rear blinkers must be amber, not red. My question is: is there any way to replace the original red LED blinkers to amber/orange? I guess if that is not possible I will have to change the whole rear lamps; In this case, do you know how to get those EU rear lamps and have them installed?
I'm going to get a C250 Coupe pretty soon; I love this car, but in a year I will have to go overseas (Europe) for 3 years tour and I was thinking to ship the car there. The problem is that in order to register the car in Germany the rear blinkers must be amber, not red. My question is: is there any way to replace the original red LED blinkers to amber/orange? I guess if that is not possible I will have to change the whole rear lamps; In this case, do you know how to get those EU rear lamps and have them installed?
#9
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dix Hills, New York
Posts: 2,108
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes
on
7 Posts
2012 C250 Coupe
@ jctevere
I'm going to get a C250 Coupe pretty soon; I love this car, but in a year I will have to go overseas (Europe) for 3 years tour and I was thinking to ship the car there. The problem is that in order to register the car in Germany the rear blinkers must be amber, not red. My question is: is there any way to replace the original red LED blinkers to amber/orange? I guess if that is not possible I will have to change the whole rear lamps; In this case, do you know how to get those EU rear lamps and have them installed?
I'm going to get a C250 Coupe pretty soon; I love this car, but in a year I will have to go overseas (Europe) for 3 years tour and I was thinking to ship the car there. The problem is that in order to register the car in Germany the rear blinkers must be amber, not red. My question is: is there any way to replace the original red LED blinkers to amber/orange? I guess if that is not possible I will have to change the whole rear lamps; In this case, do you know how to get those EU rear lamps and have them installed?
#10
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Virginia Beach VA
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2012 Mercedes C250 Coupe (C204)
Thank you jctevere, I hoped that swapping US with EURO 2012+ rear lamps would have been plug & play and your answer make me feel more relaxed now. I'll try to get in contact with those members who have already replaced the rear lamps and ask them how they order them. Thank you again.
#11
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dix Hills, New York
Posts: 2,108
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes
on
7 Posts
2012 C250 Coupe
Rear Taillight Bulb Replacement DIY:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-c...ml#post5039418
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-c...ml#post5039418
#12
+1
Hardwire Radar Detector:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-c...-detector.html
I did this install this weekend. 10 min from start to finish. It would have been quicker but I did not know for sure where I wanted to locate the detector. If you pull down on the roof liner at the top of the glass you can tuck the cable end in there when you are not using the detector.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-c...-detector.html
I did this install this weekend. 10 min from start to finish. It would have been quicker but I did not know for sure where I wanted to locate the detector. If you pull down on the roof liner at the top of the glass you can tuck the cable end in there when you are not using the detector.
Last edited by accce; 04-24-2012 at 12:21 PM.
#14
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dix Hills, New York
Posts: 2,108
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes
on
7 Posts
2012 C250 Coupe
DIY HID kit installation:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-c...d-install.html
As far as a DIY oil change, I am not sure on the C250, only did it on my C300. Unfortunately, (or rather fortunately) I don't have to perform my own service on my C250 as I got the prepaid maintenance package this time around.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-c...d-install.html
As far as a DIY oil change, I am not sure on the C250, only did it on my C300. Unfortunately, (or rather fortunately) I don't have to perform my own service on my C250 as I got the prepaid maintenance package this time around.
#15
@ jctevere
I'm going to get a C250 Coupe pretty soon; I love this car, but in a year I will have to go overseas (Europe) for 3 years tour and I was thinking to ship the car there. The problem is that in order to register the car in Germany the rear blinkers must be amber, not red. My question is: is there any way to replace the original red LED blinkers to amber/orange? I guess if that is not possible I will have to change the whole rear lamps; In this case, do you know how to get those EU rear lamps and have them installed?
I'm going to get a C250 Coupe pretty soon; I love this car, but in a year I will have to go overseas (Europe) for 3 years tour and I was thinking to ship the car there. The problem is that in order to register the car in Germany the rear blinkers must be amber, not red. My question is: is there any way to replace the original red LED blinkers to amber/orange? I guess if that is not possible I will have to change the whole rear lamps; In this case, do you know how to get those EU rear lamps and have them installed?
Also if you havent bought yet you might want to wait. We get a minimum 10% discount on MB (12% for second car), BMW, Mini, Ford, Audi, and I think Porsche offers a slight discount as well. I got the C350 sport package with hk upgrade, parking, lighting package, and keyless go for under US$42k. The cool part is you can go to the factory in Sindelfingen (Just outside of Stuttgart) and get the royal treatment, have a factory tour and then have a concierge "introduce you" to your new car. It was pretty cool.
#16
DIY Spark plug change
Here is my DIY for a spark plug change. I will also be making an airfilter, oilfilter and oil change.
Here is my DIY for a spark plug change. I will also be making an airfilter, oilfilter and oil change.
#18
It's the same for the newer model. Just push in the bottom all the way along the bumper toward the radiator. Then you should be able to pull it out with pulling it upward and away from the radiator while holding the top.
#20
Here is my DIY C250 cgi oil change.https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-c...il-change.html
Can a moderator place all the DIY topics in the first topic? Like on the W203 forum?
Can a moderator place all the DIY topics in the first topic? Like on the W203 forum?
#23
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Southeast Alabama
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
2012 C350 Coupe
Grill Removal/Replacement
Here are some pictures of my grill replacement. Included some helpful comments in the pictures. The video posted for grill removal earlier in this thread makes it look way too easy. It's not a hard removal/install as long as you know where the tabs are and which direction they should be pushed/pulled.
Installation complete, C63 style grill. Excellent quality and fit.
Great fit!
Some instructions and guidance for removal.
Instructions for removal of cover.
Instruction for removal.
Installation complete, C63 style grill. Excellent quality and fit.
Great fit!
Some instructions and guidance for removal.
Instructions for removal of cover.
Instruction for removal.
The following users liked this post:
Black5 (05-06-2021)
#24
Junior Member
I would add the W204 C Class Sedan DIY's to this thread @ https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-together.html
Online Owner's Manual [/B] (Learn to change bulbs, batteries, other troubleshooting help)
http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars...d13e42004.html
Syramg's Grill Removal PDF (on post 153)
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ections-7.html
License Plate / Number Light Removal Guide
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...te-lights.html
Tail Lights
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...moval-diy.html
Interior Light Removal
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...t-removal.html
Eyelids / Daytime Running Lights
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...elids-tb5.html
DIY for HID fogs
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-hid-kit.html
Glove Box Removal
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...glove-box.html
ECU Removal
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...oval-pics.html
Heater Blower Intake
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...heater-blower-
intake-battery.html
SmartKey Battery Replacement
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...placement.html
Rear Camera Installation
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-location.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...d-cyclops.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...der-200-a.html
Oil Change
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-pictures.html
Door Sill Instructions
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...sills-diy.html
Lowering Springs Guide
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-springs.html
Grill Painting Guide
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ing-grill.html
K&N Air Filter
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...tallation.html
Engine Cover Removal
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-pictures.html
Online Owner's Manual [/B] (Learn to change bulbs, batteries, other troubleshooting help)
http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars...d13e42004.html
Syramg's Grill Removal PDF (on post 153)
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ections-7.html
License Plate / Number Light Removal Guide
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...te-lights.html
Tail Lights
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...moval-diy.html
Interior Light Removal
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...t-removal.html
Eyelids / Daytime Running Lights
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...elids-tb5.html
DIY for HID fogs
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-hid-kit.html
Glove Box Removal
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...glove-box.html
ECU Removal
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...oval-pics.html
Heater Blower Intake
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...heater-blower-
intake-battery.html
SmartKey Battery Replacement
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...placement.html
Rear Camera Installation
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-location.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...d-cyclops.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...der-200-a.html
Oil Change
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-pictures.html
Door Sill Instructions
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...sills-diy.html
Lowering Springs Guide
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-springs.html
Grill Painting Guide
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ing-grill.html
K&N Air Filter
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...tallation.html
Engine Cover Removal
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-pictures.html
Last edited by fl0wmastr; 12-16-2015 at 09:56 AM.
#25
Junior Member
M276/M278 Direct Injection Service Guide
Hey guys,poking around online for documentation I came across a great guide to have for reference. It's basically the Mercedes M 276 and M278 Direct Injection engine service manual should come in handy for reference and troubleshooting.
http://autocats.ws/manual/sdmedia/me...001_001_en.pdf
http://autocats.ws/manual/sdmedia/me...001_001_en.pdf