DIY - License Plate Lights
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DIY - License Plate Lights
This is a step by step guide to changing the license plate lights...
Tools:
Flat head screw driver
Torx screw driver
Steps:
1. You will need to remove the trunk lid cover, first of remove the plastic material. There will be 4 torx screws and 3 plastic fasteners.
2. Disconnect the auxiliary light power...
3. Now remove the rest of the trunk lid cover by taking off the remaining plastic fasteners.
4. Disconnect the power to the emergency trunk release...
5. At this point, you should have been able to remove the trunk lid cover... Now you can see the location of the license plate bulbs.
6. LEDs ... Woooooooooot!
7. Test to make sure you have the LEDs in the right way. Tuck everything in...
Decided to install LEDs for the trunk light as well
Tools:
Flat head screw driver
Torx screw driver
Steps:
1. You will need to remove the trunk lid cover, first of remove the plastic material. There will be 4 torx screws and 3 plastic fasteners.
2. Disconnect the auxiliary light power...
3. Now remove the rest of the trunk lid cover by taking off the remaining plastic fasteners.
4. Disconnect the power to the emergency trunk release...
5. At this point, you should have been able to remove the trunk lid cover... Now you can see the location of the license plate bulbs.
6. LEDs ... Woooooooooot!
7. Test to make sure you have the LEDs in the right way. Tuck everything in...
Decided to install LEDs for the trunk light as well
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Its the xenonkungen W5W - warm white
I was on the first group buy, I believe they are having a second one...
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...round-2-a.html
I was on the first group buy, I believe they are having a second one...
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...round-2-a.html
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It should be noted that you don't really need to remove the trunk liner entirely. Just the first few plastic pins and you can peel it back enough to get to the bulb. Good write up though.
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Yes sir... That is correct.
Should be enough room to maneuver, but I am super **** and paranoid that I don't want to bend the liner too much. Hence just decided to take it off.
Should be enough room to maneuver, but I am super **** and paranoid that I don't want to bend the liner too much. Hence just decided to take it off.
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I was thinking about getting those led's for my rear plates but not sure if I want to do warm white or pure white. Hey spool...help - can you please post pix of your license plate lights in dark conditions.
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Its the xenonkungen W5W - warm white
I was on the first group buy, I believe they are having a second one...
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...round-2-a.html
I was on the first group buy, I believe they are having a second one...
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...round-2-a.html
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Thanks again!
I'll post some night pictures later
I'll post some night pictures later
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