DIY Foglamp Replacement
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From: Jersey
2003 E500 Sport, 2006 C280 4Matic
DIY Foglamp Replacement
Does anyone have pics or generally basic instructions on the easiest way to replace the foglamps? I could take a stab at it one afternoon but id rather get an idea on how long this would take me before starting it. Im putting in projector fogs. For any admins, the D.I.Y. on the foglamp assembly link does not work or connect to any thread.
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From: Casa Grande, Arizona
2005 c230k
I would say that the driver side unit will be a lot of work. I recently replaced the bulbs and the driver side was very tight. The windshield washer fluid tank(?) is about 3-4 inches away from the back of the unit. Barely enough room to get your hand up there.
I removed the plastic trim piece that is right underneath the lamps to gain access. It has three bolts (all in wheel well) and three plastic rivets(?). To remove the plastic rivets you need to remove the small center piece and then the whole rivet will come out. The center piece goes up the middle and expands the rivet, so it needs to come out before the main body piece will come out.
I wish you luck because it is so tight I think it is going to be a major pain. Good luck.
Please post back any helpful info you learn, because I have a cracked lens and I will be changing the passenger side unit soon.
I removed the plastic trim piece that is right underneath the lamps to gain access. It has three bolts (all in wheel well) and three plastic rivets(?). To remove the plastic rivets you need to remove the small center piece and then the whole rivet will come out. The center piece goes up the middle and expands the rivet, so it needs to come out before the main body piece will come out.
I wish you luck because it is so tight I think it is going to be a major pain. Good luck.
Please post back any helpful info you learn, because I have a cracked lens and I will be changing the passenger side unit soon.
