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From: Alaska
2012 C300 4Matic
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White 2009 C300 Sport
I've seen side markers on eBay. There 40-60$ and i haven't checked how much the oem ones are. But anyways. I thought about changing mine to clear one with a chrome bulb.
I would like to find a DIY guide as well so its easy to swap them once I get some
I would like to find a DIY guide as well so its easy to swap them once I get some
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2008 C300 4Matic Sportretired teacher/professor
Do you have anything definitive on how to change the combination (cabin) filter? What I have found so far is 2 different versions, and before I dismantle my 2008 C300 Sport 4matic, I would like to try to understand what I am doing. Any and all help will be appreciated.
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2008 C300 4Matic Sportretired teacher/professor
Does anyone know how to replace the passenger side marker lamp? My illuminates, but "pop" out slightly at the top. The owner's manual says it is a complex operation best left to a MB dealer. Any and all help is most welcome!!!
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From: Inland Empire, CA
C300, 330i, MDX
Do you have anything definitive on how to change the combination (cabin) filter? What I have found so far is 2 different versions, and before I dismantle my 2008 C300 Sport 4matic, I would like to try to understand what I am doing. Any and all help will be appreciated.
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2008 C300 4Matic Sportretired teacher/professor
Yes, thank you,. I am going to the dealer (I still have OEM warantee left) and have them fix it because it is a safety issue if it falls out while driving. All for the lack of a missing 1/2 or metric equivalent screw, a day is lost. Oh well, you want to play in the Mercedes league, bring money- lots.
have OEM warantee left) and have them fix it because it is a safety issue if it falls out while driving. All for the lack of a missing 1/2 or metric equivalent screw, a day is lost. Oh well, you want to play in the Mercedes league, bring money- lots.
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2008 C300 4Matic Sportretired teacher/professor
OOPS- I thought you were referring to my running light situation- yes, I have printed out the cabin filter direction and thank you for your kindness and courtesy.
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From: Seattle, WA
'10 C63
Doesn't seem to have info on how to take off the OEM painted cover.
Also does anyone have DIY instructions on how to remove the cigarette adaptor from the glove box? I was able to drop the glovebox but couldn't figure out how to remove the cigarette adaptor? Specifically the spring loaded cap?
Also does anyone have DIY instructions on how to remove the cigarette adaptor from the glove box? I was able to drop the glovebox but couldn't figure out how to remove the cigarette adaptor? Specifically the spring loaded cap?
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From: Kelowna, British Columbia
White 2009 C300 Sport
if you wanna hold up a week ish
, ill take pics and write up one when i do mine. 
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2008 C300 4Matic Sportretired teacher/professor
I had a similar problem in that the marker exterior lens was coming out- I had it fixed because the lone screw that holds it firmlt sandwiched - the lens and the bulb mount- over the bumper cover. I believe you have to remove either the wheelwellpanelor the splash panel to get at it fromunderneath. The owners manual recommends that it is a difficult repair and you should take it back tothe dealer. My repair took less than 15 minutes becausw the shop that helped me has a lift and works on Mercs allthe time.And,by the way, he said it was so simple "nocharge". My point? If you can jack upthe wheel, remove the liner/s you probably will spend more time jacking and unscrewing then changing. The bulbholder assembly has 2 hooks,a clip,and a screw, so you need to be able to reach both inside and outside the bumper cover to get it mounted. Hope this helps.
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From: Monterey Bay
2011 C300 Sport, 2007 Nissan Titan Crew Cab
a few people have asked the same thing, no one has made a diy guide for it because they all claim its easy.... but for people that haven't done it before, its much better to see how its done before u start taking stuff apart.
if you wanna hold up a week ish, ill take pics and write up one when i do mine.
if you wanna hold up a week ish
, ill take pics and write up one when i do mine. you have to go through the wheel well. You don't need a lift or to jack up the car, just turn the wheels in the opposite direction of the fender you are working on. There are 3 or 4 plastic "pins" that you pull the center piece out of then you can pull out the body of the pin. Pull the liner away from the quarter panel into the wheel well enough to get your hand/hands in there. The light is held in place by a clip on top you need to release. Then pull the top out away from the fender and the bottom kind of pivots out also. There is a plastic housing on the back side. I seem to remember seeing pics of this somewhere, pictures usually help me more than a narrative, but this really is a pretty simple process. I've done it a few times. Hope this helps.
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From: Kelowna, British Columbia
White 2009 C300 Sport
I posted this on another thread somewhere but...
you have to go through the wheel well. You don't need a lift or to jack up the car, just turn the wheels in the opposite direction of the fender you are working on. There are 3 or 4 plastic "pins" that you pull the center piece out of then you can pull out the body of the pin. Pull the liner away from the quarter panel into the wheel well enough to get your hand/hands in there. The light is held in place by a clip on top you need to release. Then pull the top out away from the fender and the bottom kind of pivots out also. There is a plastic housing on the back side. I seem to remember seeing pics of this somewhere, pictures usually help me more than a narrative, but his really is a pretty simple process. I've done it a few times. Hope this helps.
you have to go through the wheel well. You don't need a lift or to jack up the car, just turn the wheels in the opposite direction of the fender you are working on. There are 3 or 4 plastic "pins" that you pull the center piece out of then you can pull out the body of the pin. Pull the liner away from the quarter panel into the wheel well enough to get your hand/hands in there. The light is held in place by a clip on top you need to release. Then pull the top out away from the fender and the bottom kind of pivots out also. There is a plastic housing on the back side. I seem to remember seeing pics of this somewhere, pictures usually help me more than a narrative, but his really is a pretty simple process. I've done it a few times. Hope this helps.
i would love to see a DIY on painting the headlights that would be awesome, i didn't want to attempt that on my own, so I'm just gonna buy the black spyder headlights
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White 2009 C300 Sport
Heres my attempt at making a DIY guide for side markers, hopefully this helps,
I wouldn't mind suggestions either of what i could have done better
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post5130919
I wouldn't mind suggestions either of what i could have done better
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post5130919
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From: S. Florida
2011 C300 Sport
Heres my attempt at making a DIY guide for side markers, hopefully this helps,
I wouldn't mind suggestions either of what i could have done better
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post5130919
I wouldn't mind suggestions either of what i could have done better
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post5130919
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2009 Mercedes C350
Does Anyone have a DIY for smartkey reset
I have had a recent problem with the smartkey for my 2009 C350. My smartkey went dead. I replaced the batteries and is still will not work. I am hoping there is a trick to resetting the w204 Smartkey....help is desperately appreciated.
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2019 GLA 250 - I am in purgatory right now...
How to R&R stock horns
Hey guys, any info on how to R&R the Horns on our car? Mine stopped working and mechanics want $350 to replace the high and low. Mine keeps popping the fuse and they tell me the High horn has failed to ground. I don't even know where the horns are. Any help would be most appreicated.
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C180 2008
Mbenz c180 2008 service message reset
Hi,
New to this site
Anyone knows how to reset service light indicator on c180 auto 2008 model steering wheel has +- buttons on one side and two other buttons on other to navigate through screen
New to this site
Anyone knows how to reset service light indicator on c180 auto 2008 model steering wheel has +- buttons on one side and two other buttons on other to navigate through screen
