DIY: W203 Sedan Headlights Removal

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Dec 28, 2006 | 05:31 PM
  #1  
I replaced my Bi-Xenons with the Stock healights.
You can use this process to put in Bi-Xenons, Clear Headlights or Depo Projectors into your car.

Lets Start on the Driver's Side

1) Remove the 8mm screw in this hole



2) Remove the 8mm bolt here



3) Jack up the car and remove the wheel



4) Remove the bottom bumper cover by taking out a few push pins and some 8mm screws

5) Remove a few push-pins and 10mm nuts, then push aside the inner fender



6) Remove the T20 Torx screw under where the bumper meets the fender



7) Pull out the bumper-fender clip. You may need a screwdriver to pry it out





8) Remove the 8mm bolt on top of the headlight



9) Remove the 8mm bolt on the left side of the headlight



10) Pull the bumper down a little, and remove the 8mm bolt on the right side of the headlight



11) Unplug the connector from the headlight

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Dec 28, 2006 | 05:31 PM
  #2  
12) Take off the two T20 Torx screws and put the black piece on the new headlight





13) Place the headlight back in the hole carefully, and plug in the connector

14) Put the 8mm bolt back on top of the headlight



15) Put the 8mm bolt back on the left of the headlight



16) Put the 8mm and the plastic piece that goes with it back on the right side of the headlight





17) Make sure the fender clips on to the bumper



18) Put the bumper-fender clip back in, pushing towards the front of the car



19) Put the T20 Torx screw back into bumper-fender clip



20) Put the 8mm bolt back in here



21) Put the 8mm screw back in the hole



22) Put the wheel back on
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Dec 28, 2006 | 05:32 PM
  #3  
Result:




Now the Passenger Side

1) Remove the 8mm screw in this hole



2) Remove this 8mm bolt



3) Jack up the car and remove the wheel



4) Remove the bottom bumper cover by taking out a few push pins and some 8mm screws

5) Remove a few push-pins and 10mm nuts, then push aside the inner fender



6) Remove the T20 Torx screw under where the bumper meets the fender



7) Pull out the bumper-fender clip. You may need a screwdriver to pry it out.





8) Remove the 8mm bolt on top of the headlight



9) Remove the 8mm bolt on the right side of the headlight



10) Pull the bumper down a little, and remove the 8mm bolt on the left side of the headlight



11) Unplug the connector from the headlight

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Dec 28, 2006 | 05:32 PM
  #4  
12) Take off the two T20 Torx screws and put the black piece on the new headlight





13) Place the headlight back in the hole carefully, and plug in the connector



14) Put the 8mm bolt back on top of the headlight



15) Put the 8mm bolt back on the right side of the headlight



16) Put the 8mm and the plastic piece that goes with it back on the right side of the headlight



17) Make sure the fender clips on to the bumper

18) Put the bumper-fender clip back in, pushing towards the front of the car



19) Put the T20 Torx screw back into bumper-fender clip



20) Put the 8mm bolt back in here



21) Put the 8mm screw back in the hole



22) Put the wheel back on

Final Result:

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Dec 28, 2006 | 05:51 PM
  #5  
ok, cool.

so why would I want to replace my BiX with stock headlights ?
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Dec 28, 2006 | 06:05 PM
  #6  
Quote: ok, cool.

so why would I want to replace my BiX with stock headlights ?
because BiX is so goddam ugly!

haha j/k man. im parting out and returning the car to stock
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Dec 28, 2006 | 06:08 PM
  #7  
Thankyou very much. Are you interested in selling your Bi-xenons?
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Dec 28, 2006 | 06:15 PM
  #8  
Quote: Thankyou very much. Are you interested in selling your Bi-xenons?
they are already sold
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Dec 28, 2006 | 06:16 PM
  #9  
hes planning on leaving the w203 family
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Dec 28, 2006 | 06:23 PM
  #10  
Thanks for the DIY, rlee. This is going to be a sticky.

drex
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Dec 28, 2006 | 06:43 PM
  #11  
Very nice instructions.
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Dec 28, 2006 | 07:05 PM
  #12  
Quote: because BiX is so goddam ugly!

haha j/k man. im parting out and returning the car to stock
perfectO !!
nice job.... DIY with photos in true Saprissa fashion....

it brings a to my eye !
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Dec 28, 2006 | 07:36 PM
  #13  
looks like ur car wont be able to see any more
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Jan 12, 2007 | 02:34 PM
  #14  
Nice write-up hommie...what are you moving onto next?
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Jan 12, 2007 | 03:21 PM
  #15  
Very similar to the install of my lights, only I didn't need to remove the wheel. I just turned it full lock towards the opposite side I was working on. The was plenty of room for me. Very cool of you to take pics of the process for those who aren't as mechanically inclined.
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Jan 13, 2007 | 12:13 AM
  #16  
Quote: Nice write-up hommie...what are you moving onto next?
s/c 330ci
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Jan 21, 2007 | 05:47 AM
  #17  
Do I need any specialist help to set the ECU to xenon headlights?I'm using the halogen one right now.I also want to change my headlights.Thanks
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Jan 26, 2007 | 05:21 PM
  #18  
Very nice write up. I see that you did the method of not removing the front bumper. I know its not necessary but do you know the extra steps that are needed if I do want to take of the bumper? Good luck on your 3 series.
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Jan 26, 2007 | 05:23 PM
  #19  
Quote: Do I need any specialist help to set the ECU to xenon headlights?I'm using the halogen one right now.I also want to change my headlights.Thanks
you need your mercedes dealer to set the xenons


Quote: Very nice write up. I see that you did the method of not removing the front bumper. I know its not necessary but do you know the extra steps that are needed if I do want to take of the bumper? Good luck on your 3 series.
i think you just remove the screws on both sides instead of just one, and the bumper will pull right offf
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Jan 26, 2007 | 06:19 PM
  #20  
Very nice post!!
I like it. Thanks!
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Jan 29, 2007 | 03:59 PM
  #21  
this DIY helped me install my bix today in less than three hours.. Thanks rlee
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Jan 29, 2007 | 06:50 PM
  #22  
Did you have to go to the dealer and have them set Xenons=Not Present, or did they turn right on without any dealership efforts?
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Jan 29, 2007 | 07:27 PM
  #23  
Quote: Did you have to go to the dealer and have them set Xenons=Not Present, or did they turn right on without any dealership efforts?
No need to change anything.
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Jan 29, 2007 | 07:32 PM
  #24  
Quote: Did you have to go to the dealer and have them set Xenons=Not Present, or did they turn right on without any dealership efforts?
it depends...

i had stock halogens, so i had to set the Xenons at the dealer
if you have the frosty xenons, you don't need to set the xenons to present..
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Jan 29, 2007 | 08:38 PM
  #25  
step three of your diy is optional...
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