AFTERMARKET & OEM MODIFICATIONS / DIY - FAQ's
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DIY - FAQ
AUDIO/IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT (I.C.E.)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - AUX IN ON W203 D2B OEM HU
- LINK: D.I.Y. - INSTALLATION OF AVIC Z1 HEADUNIT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - AUDIO 10 INSTALLl / CENTER TRIM REMOVAL WITH PICS
- LINK: D.I.Y. - '05+ CENTER TRIM/HEAD UNIT REMOVAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Motorola IHF1000 Bluetooth Kit on 05 C230K
- LINK: D.I.Y. - IPOD INTEGRATION
- LINK: D.I.Y. - G CLASS OEM COMAND IN W203
- LINK: D.I.Y. - 2005+ DVD NAV DISC EURO COMAND HACK
ENGINE/MECHANICAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 Starter Motor Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 Idler & Tensioner Pulley Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 MAF REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 $12 HOSE REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - O2 SENSOR REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - V6 AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - C350 OIL CHANGE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M112 (V6) SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - REPLACING BRAKES - 2002 C 230 SPORTCOUPE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - REPLACING BRAKES - W203 SEDAN C32 BRAKE UPGRADE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - THROTTLE RESET
- LINK: D.I.Y. - DYNO MODE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M112 SPARK PLUG REMOVE & REPLACE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - CABIN FILTER REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 (I4 1.8L) Oil Change
- LINK: D.I.Y. - RESET SERVICE LIGHT PROCEDURE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - RADIATOR REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - PARTIAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUSH 411
- LINK: D.I.Y. - STEERING WHEEL BUTTON FIX (ONLY RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE THAT HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SOLDERING/ELECTRONICS)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M112 EVOSPORT UNDERDRIVE PULLEY
- LINK: D.I.Y. - C Coupe Hood Insulation Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Coolant Drain/Fill/Full
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M272 Maintenance and repair Instructions (provided by Karo)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - C240 Waterpump Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 Vacuum Pump Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M272 Spark Plug Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - 722.9 7-speed transmission service
- LINK: D.I.Y. - 722.6 5-speed transmission service
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Brake Fluid Flush/Bleed
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Windshield Washer Pump Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Thermostat Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Thermostat Replacement (Another One)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Fuel Filter Change
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Rear Differential Fluid Change (non AMG)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Flex Disc x2 Replacement (5 speed automatic, non 4Matic, non AMG)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 Coolant Pipe Replacement (3 plastic pipes, 1 plastic nipple)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Brake Booster Seal Replacement
EXTERIOR
- LINK: D.I.Y. - FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - REAR BUMPER REMOVAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - DE-BADGING
- LINK: D.I.Y. - HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - VINYL WRAP brought to you by advans
INTERIOR
- LINK: D.I.Y. - COUPE DOOR PANEL REMOVAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - MOLESKIN INSTALL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - IMS INSTALL PART 1(courtesy of Saprissa)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - IMS INSTALL PART 2(courtesy of Saprissa)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - IMS INSTALL PART 3(courtesy of Saprissa)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - IMS INSTALL PART 4(courtesy of Saprissa)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - FIX RATTLES, TICKING, KNOCKING, RATTLING
- LINK: D.I.Y. - REPLACING KEY FOB BATTERY
- LINK: D.I.Y. - MIRROR / SIDEBLINKER REMOVAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - SHIFT KNOB REMOVAL/INSTALL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - OEM 4 PIN STEERING WHEEL EXCHANGE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - REAR SUNSHADE REMOVAL AND REPAIR
- LINK: D.I.Y. - AFTERMARKET INTERIOR FOOTWELL L.E.D.
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Ambient Light on Rearview Mirror
- LINK: D.I.Y. - CLEAN 12V or 5V (USB) Power to Center Console
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Turn Signal / Cruise Control Switch Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Enable Reverse Mirror Parking Aid
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Gear Shifter Assembly/Electronics Repair/Replace
LIGHTING
- LINK: D.I.Y. - CHANGE FOGLIGHT BULB
- LINK: D.I.Y. - CLEAR FOGLIGHT RETROFIT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - HEADLIGHT REMOVAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - BI-X DISASSEMBLE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - 2005+ TAILLIGHTS ON PRE-2005 W203'S
SUSPENSION
- LINK: D.I.Y. - SWAYBAR INSTALL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - COILOVER INSTALL (TEIN Coilovers) (Courtesy of TruTaing)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - STRUT BEARING REPLACEMENT (Courtesy of splinter)
If you have something that you feel would be beneficial to have as a link in here please get ahold of a mod/admin for consideration. MBWorld.org threads with member supplied info only.
Thanx
DIY - FAQ
AUDIO/IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT (I.C.E.)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - AUX IN ON W203 D2B OEM HU
- LINK: D.I.Y. - INSTALLATION OF AVIC Z1 HEADUNIT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - AUDIO 10 INSTALLl / CENTER TRIM REMOVAL WITH PICS
- LINK: D.I.Y. - '05+ CENTER TRIM/HEAD UNIT REMOVAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Motorola IHF1000 Bluetooth Kit on 05 C230K
- LINK: D.I.Y. - IPOD INTEGRATION
- LINK: D.I.Y. - G CLASS OEM COMAND IN W203
- LINK: D.I.Y. - 2005+ DVD NAV DISC EURO COMAND HACK
ENGINE/MECHANICAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 Starter Motor Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 Idler & Tensioner Pulley Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 MAF REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 $12 HOSE REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - O2 SENSOR REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - V6 AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - C350 OIL CHANGE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M112 (V6) SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - REPLACING BRAKES - 2002 C 230 SPORTCOUPE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - REPLACING BRAKES - W203 SEDAN C32 BRAKE UPGRADE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - THROTTLE RESET
- LINK: D.I.Y. - DYNO MODE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M112 SPARK PLUG REMOVE & REPLACE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - CABIN FILTER REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 (I4 1.8L) Oil Change
- LINK: D.I.Y. - RESET SERVICE LIGHT PROCEDURE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - RADIATOR REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - PARTIAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUSH 411
- LINK: D.I.Y. - STEERING WHEEL BUTTON FIX (ONLY RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE THAT HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SOLDERING/ELECTRONICS)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M112 EVOSPORT UNDERDRIVE PULLEY
- LINK: D.I.Y. - C Coupe Hood Insulation Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Coolant Drain/Fill/Full
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M272 Maintenance and repair Instructions (provided by Karo)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - C240 Waterpump Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 Vacuum Pump Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M272 Spark Plug Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - 722.9 7-speed transmission service
- LINK: D.I.Y. - 722.6 5-speed transmission service
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Brake Fluid Flush/Bleed
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Windshield Washer Pump Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Thermostat Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Thermostat Replacement (Another One)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Fuel Filter Change
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Rear Differential Fluid Change (non AMG)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Flex Disc x2 Replacement (5 speed automatic, non 4Matic, non AMG)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - M271 Coolant Pipe Replacement (3 plastic pipes, 1 plastic nipple)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Brake Booster Seal Replacement
EXTERIOR
- LINK: D.I.Y. - FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - REAR BUMPER REMOVAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - DE-BADGING
- LINK: D.I.Y. - HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - VINYL WRAP brought to you by advans
INTERIOR
- LINK: D.I.Y. - COUPE DOOR PANEL REMOVAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - MOLESKIN INSTALL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - IMS INSTALL PART 1(courtesy of Saprissa)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - IMS INSTALL PART 2(courtesy of Saprissa)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - IMS INSTALL PART 3(courtesy of Saprissa)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - IMS INSTALL PART 4(courtesy of Saprissa)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - FIX RATTLES, TICKING, KNOCKING, RATTLING
- LINK: D.I.Y. - REPLACING KEY FOB BATTERY
- LINK: D.I.Y. - MIRROR / SIDEBLINKER REMOVAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - SHIFT KNOB REMOVAL/INSTALL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - OEM 4 PIN STEERING WHEEL EXCHANGE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - REAR SUNSHADE REMOVAL AND REPAIR
- LINK: D.I.Y. - AFTERMARKET INTERIOR FOOTWELL L.E.D.
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Ambient Light on Rearview Mirror
- LINK: D.I.Y. - CLEAN 12V or 5V (USB) Power to Center Console
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Turn Signal / Cruise Control Switch Replacement
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Enable Reverse Mirror Parking Aid
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Gear Shifter Assembly/Electronics Repair/Replace
LIGHTING
- LINK: D.I.Y. - CHANGE FOGLIGHT BULB
- LINK: D.I.Y. - CLEAR FOGLIGHT RETROFIT
- LINK: D.I.Y. - HEADLIGHT REMOVAL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - BI-X DISASSEMBLE
- LINK: D.I.Y. - 2005+ TAILLIGHTS ON PRE-2005 W203'S
SUSPENSION
- LINK: D.I.Y. - SWAYBAR INSTALL
- LINK: D.I.Y. - COILOVER INSTALL (TEIN Coilovers) (Courtesy of TruTaing)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - STRUT BEARING REPLACEMENT (Courtesy of splinter)
Last edited by MJ50; Aug 9, 2025 at 07:06 PM.
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Aftermarket/OEM Mods Discussion Threads
AUDIO/IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT (I.C.E.)
- LINK: STEERING WHEEL BUTTON FUNCTIONALITY W/ AFTERMARKET HEAD UNIT/NAVIGATION
- LINK: AVIC-D3 Power Connection
ENGINE/PERFORMANCE
- LINK: BORED THROTTLE BODY
- LINK: BRAKE PAD, GENERAL DISCUSSION THREAD - ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW
- LINK: BRAKE UPGRADE DISCUSSION THREAD (w203's without Sport, AMG or Brembo BBK)
- LINK: AMG SLK (R171) 030 PERFORMANCE BRAKE UPGRADE W/ PART NUMBERS
- LINK: OPTIMA BATTERY IN W203
- LINK: OFFICIAL AFTERMARKET EXHAUST THREAD
- LINK: AMG C32 EXHAUST ON OTHER W203 MODELS
- LINK: OFFICIAL SUSPENSION UPGRADE THREAD
- LINK: TIRE DISCUSSION THREAD - ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW (I.E. WINTER TIRES, SUMMER TIRES, BEST BRANDS, ETC...
- LINK: DIY Detailed H&R Spring Install With Pics & 20 Easy Steps
- LINK: OFFICIAL AFTERMARKET WHEELS THREAD
- LINK: KONI ADJUSTABLE SHOCK DISCUSSION THREAD
- LINK: FRONT CAMBER ARMS
- LINK: CAMBER BOLTS DISCUSSION THREAD
- LINK: WHEEL LOCKS
- LINK: SPRINT BOOSTER DISCUSSION THREAD
EXTERIOR
- LINK: BODY KIT THREAD
- LINK: SPOILERS
- LINK: MY05 FACELIFT LIGHTING PNS & EURO PRICES
- LINK: FOLDING MIRROR THREAD (Euro Part - Not Standard US)
- LINK: WHITE STAR FLAT HOOD EMBLEM
- LINK: EURO-IMPACT STRIPS (ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW)
- LINK: TINTED WINDOWS ON W203 - EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW
- LINK: PHOTOSHOP MY CAR THREAD
- LINK: CL GRILLE DISCUSSION THREAD
- LINK: W203 Rear Diffuser Install Pictures+10 Easy steps
INTERIOR
- LINK: SET XENON TO PRESENT THROUGH DAS - STEP BY STEP TO SHOW SERVICE ADVISORS W/ PICTURES
- LINK: 2001-2002 COUPE SEATBELT RETROFIT
- LINK: OEM PADDLE SHIFTER STEERING WHEEL W/ FUNCTIONAL PADDLES (2005-2007 MODELS or CARS UPDATED TO MOST)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Interior Motion Sensor (IMS)
LIGHTING
- LINK: CLEAR FOG LENS REPLACEMENT (W/ PART NUMBERS) FOR 2001-2004 MODELS PRIOR TO REFRESH
- LINK: CITY/PARKING LIGHT AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT BULBS
- LINK: AFTERMARKET/OEM SIDEMARKER THREAD
- LINK: OFFICIAL AFTERMARKET HID CONVERSION KIT THREAD
- LINK: S-CLASS (W220) STYLE TAILIGHTS
- LINK: STEERING WHEEL BUTTON FUNCTIONALITY W/ AFTERMARKET HEAD UNIT/NAVIGATION
- LINK: AVIC-D3 Power Connection
ENGINE/PERFORMANCE
- LINK: BORED THROTTLE BODY
- LINK: BRAKE PAD, GENERAL DISCUSSION THREAD - ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW
- LINK: BRAKE UPGRADE DISCUSSION THREAD (w203's without Sport, AMG or Brembo BBK)
- LINK: AMG SLK (R171) 030 PERFORMANCE BRAKE UPGRADE W/ PART NUMBERS
- LINK: OPTIMA BATTERY IN W203
- LINK: OFFICIAL AFTERMARKET EXHAUST THREAD
- LINK: AMG C32 EXHAUST ON OTHER W203 MODELS
- LINK: OFFICIAL SUSPENSION UPGRADE THREAD
- LINK: TIRE DISCUSSION THREAD - ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW (I.E. WINTER TIRES, SUMMER TIRES, BEST BRANDS, ETC...
- LINK: DIY Detailed H&R Spring Install With Pics & 20 Easy Steps
- LINK: OFFICIAL AFTERMARKET WHEELS THREAD
- LINK: KONI ADJUSTABLE SHOCK DISCUSSION THREAD
- LINK: FRONT CAMBER ARMS
- LINK: CAMBER BOLTS DISCUSSION THREAD
- LINK: WHEEL LOCKS
- LINK: SPRINT BOOSTER DISCUSSION THREAD
EXTERIOR
- LINK: BODY KIT THREAD
- LINK: SPOILERS
- LINK: MY05 FACELIFT LIGHTING PNS & EURO PRICES
- LINK: FOLDING MIRROR THREAD (Euro Part - Not Standard US)
- LINK: WHITE STAR FLAT HOOD EMBLEM
- LINK: EURO-IMPACT STRIPS (ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW)
- LINK: TINTED WINDOWS ON W203 - EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW
- LINK: PHOTOSHOP MY CAR THREAD
- LINK: CL GRILLE DISCUSSION THREAD
- LINK: W203 Rear Diffuser Install Pictures+10 Easy steps
INTERIOR
- LINK: SET XENON TO PRESENT THROUGH DAS - STEP BY STEP TO SHOW SERVICE ADVISORS W/ PICTURES
- LINK: 2001-2002 COUPE SEATBELT RETROFIT
- LINK: OEM PADDLE SHIFTER STEERING WHEEL W/ FUNCTIONAL PADDLES (2005-2007 MODELS or CARS UPDATED TO MOST)
- LINK: D.I.Y. - Interior Motion Sensor (IMS)
LIGHTING
- LINK: CLEAR FOG LENS REPLACEMENT (W/ PART NUMBERS) FOR 2001-2004 MODELS PRIOR TO REFRESH
- LINK: CITY/PARKING LIGHT AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT BULBS
- LINK: AFTERMARKET/OEM SIDEMARKER THREAD
- LINK: OFFICIAL AFTERMARKET HID CONVERSION KIT THREAD
- LINK: S-CLASS (W220) STYLE TAILIGHTS
Last edited by drexappeal; Oct 10, 2011 at 08:08 PM.
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