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10-24-2010, 09:17 PM

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Is there a DIY for changing my main beam bulbs?

if ur not on oem xenon
owner's manual

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11-01-2010, 03:31 PM

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DIY Light replacement link... DEAD

you have a dead link for the DIY Headlight replacement, battery etc.

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11-13-2010, 09:39 PM

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No DIY HID install for non-xenon headlight low beam?

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12-24-2010, 07:52 PM

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INTERIOR TRIM REMOVAL

https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ment-long.html

REAR DIFFUSOR WITHOUT BRACKETS

https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...r-install.html

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12-29-2010, 03:01 AM

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is there a DIY guide to change the light bulb of the front fog lights on the bumpers? not HID conversation. thanks!

the owner manual has omitted to mention about this part.?!

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12-29-2010, 11:59 AM

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is there a DIY guide to change the light bulb of the front fog lights on the bumpers? not HID conversation. thanks!

the owner manual has omitted to mention about this part.?!

Yes there is. Somebody has posted step by step instructions with pictures. Try the search function in this forum and try typing in the words "fog lights".

It's a fairly easy DIY job. You just have to remove the 3 torx screws located on the mesh holding the fog lights. Once you have removed the mesh you can now access the rear of the bulb assembly. Just twist and turn to remove the bulb then swap in your new bulb.

If you have C300 Sport it uses H7 bulbs.

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12-31-2010, 03:10 AM

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W204 350

can you describe more about the twist and turn to remove the light bulb after taking out the mesh?

I really can't find any DIY post for this part.

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12-31-2010, 11:36 AM

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can you describe more about the twist and turn to remove the light bulb after taking out the mesh?

I really can't find any DIY post for this part.

As mentioned above, removed the 3 torx screws holding the mesh/light surround to reveal the foglight. Now reach around the back of the lamp assembly until you can feel the rear of the bulb holder....now twist the holder (may appear tight at first) to release the holder from the fog lamp assembly...gentle pull away to reveal the holder and H7 bulb....next gentle pull the bulb away from the holder.....replace the bulb and re-install in reverse process...

Hope that helps....

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01-13-2011, 12:29 AM

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C300 4MATIC 2009

That`s so nice

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01-25-2011, 06:10 AM

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08 C300, 04 Z06, 10 Fit, 04 TL

Any DIY for Changing the Rear Brake Pads? Is this something I can do myself if I have never done it before? or should it be taken to a Mercedes Shop?

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02-25-2011, 02:52 PM

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2008 W204 Sport

This helped alot!

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03-11-2011, 02:17 AM

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W204 DIYs

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The easiest one to remove, pop off grille with a butterknife, front part first, then the speaker is secured with two torx 25

Hi Vic Viper if possible can you make some links w/pics for installation of tail lights, removal of the side markers and removal of trunk linning. Or if anyone else is able to help me it would greatly be appreciated. Thanks

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03-11-2011, 02:20 AM

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2008 C300 4matic

I'm looking for instructions on how to install the tail lights, removal of the side markers and trunk linning. If anyone else is able to help me it would greatly appreciate it.

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03-12-2011, 03:57 PM

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Hello, I would remove the back cover of the front seat ... I searched everywhere, but I could not find any guide for this model (W204). Thank you in advance for your help!

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03-18-2011, 04:45 PM

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New to the forum and to Mercedes Benz, just got a new 2011 C300 (US). My car doesn't have P1 and I'm trying to see if I can retofit the rear view mirror with auto diming and home link. Can that be possible? Anyone with instructions?
Thanks, great site...

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03-21-2011, 11:36 AM

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How many places are you going to post this questions?

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03-21-2011, 03:21 PM

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How many places are you going to post this questions?

every where until I get an answer...

Looks like you have a problem with that... don't read it...

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04-14-2011, 02:36 PM

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2011 C300 Sport, Lighting package, 18" AMG wheels

Hello, new to the site and to Mercedes. Just got my new 2011 C300 last weekend.

I have a question if someone can answer, my car don't have P1 and I will like to install the rear view mirror with auto diming and home link, will that be possible? Will my car have all the necessary hardness ready to install it?

Just want to see if someone knows, don't want to spend the money on the rear view mirror and then not being able to install it.

Thanks

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04-15-2011, 07:53 PM

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'10 C63 AMG P31, '88 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, '78 Toyota FJ40, '10 Audi Q7 TDi

I am blacking out my window trim. I have figured out how to remove and re-attach the upper trim strip (the one that runs from the A pillar to the C pillar).

But I do not see how to remove the trim strips at the base of the windows on the doors. I do not want to just pry them up without knowing for sure they are just attached with clips!

Can someone please post info (pictures!) showing how these strips attach?

Thanks.

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04-18-2011, 10:45 PM

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'10 C63 AMG P31, '88 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, '78 Toyota FJ40, '10 Audi Q7 TDi

Bump!

I have successfully blacked out the upper window trim. It's super easy to do with 3M 471 vinyl tape.

But I do not know how to remove the lower chrome trim. Can someone please chime in on how to do it, or where I can look for instructions?

Thanks.

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04-22-2011, 05:20 PM

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C300 4matic

W204 DIY (S)

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Here is a list of all the DIYs I could find in the w204 section of the site. Sometimes the search is tricky and does not return the results one might be looking for. Many of these have been helpful in my experience. I did not make any of these, just put them together so they are easy to find on the forum. Thanks to those who took the time to make them.

Online Owner's Manual (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

If I left any out, sorry, just post it. Thanks again to those who made them.

You are the man! very noble of you.

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05-20-2011, 04:07 AM

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2008 c300 sport

very useful...thanks!

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05-21-2011, 11:01 PM

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W204 350

what is the filter on near the battery in the front engine compartment? how to DIY change it?
thanks!

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05-26-2011, 07:20 PM

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2008 C350 Benz, GLA250 4matic

Random question...Does the little spoiler on out cars REALLY make a diffrence with down force or anything like that?It has nothing to dowith racing im just curious if it atually has a purpose...haha and the same with the roof spoilers?