Changing front turn signal bulbs.
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Changing front turn signal bulbs.
Sorry if this has been posted somewhere but I can't find this info anywhere. Does anyone know how to access these bulbs? Theres a big square flap under the wheel well that gives direct access to the headlights but I cannot feel or see anything else in that area. I've also pulled back the side fender and could not see anything from there. Any help would be appreciated want to remove the egg yolk.
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Sorry if this has been posted somewhere but I can't find this info anywhere. Does anyone know how to access these bulbs? Theres a big square flap under the wheel well that gives direct access to the headlights but I cannot feel or see anything else in that area. I've also pulled back the side fender and could not see anything from there. Any help would be appreciated want to remove the egg yolk.
After 2.5 years... I simply traded the car in on new identical '17 e400 coupe but with the premium headlamps that I always wanted!
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FWIW, removing the front bumper isn't *that* big of a job, so it might be worth it.
What LED bulb would you change it to?
Most of the ones I've seen (mainly Phillips or Phillips copies) will cause a fault unless you use a capacitor or relay.
While that's fine for headlights (I did it when I replaced the halogens with HIDs) I would think it would be tough for a small light like that to find the clearance.
What LED bulb would you change it to?
Most of the ones I've seen (mainly Phillips or Phillips copies) will cause a fault unless you use a capacitor or relay.
While that's fine for headlights (I did it when I replaced the halogens with HIDs) I would think it would be tough for a small light like that to find the clearance.
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~ I wanted to do the same thing to my '15 e400 coupe and unfortunately the entire front bumper must be removed to do so (only way to access the bulb per MB). I also wanted to add a premium led style (updated) bulb versus the GM looking archaic slow flashing egg yolk looking bulb.
After 2.5 years... I simply traded the car in on new identical '17 e400 coupe but with the premium headlamps that I always wanted!
After 2.5 years... I simply traded the car in on new identical '17 e400 coupe but with the premium headlamps that I always wanted!
FWIW, removing the front bumper isn't *that* big of a job, so it might be worth it.
What LED bulb would you change it to?
Most of the ones I've seen (mainly Phillips or Phillips copies) will cause a fault unless you use a capacitor or relay.
While that's fine for headlights (I did it when I replaced the halogens with HIDs) I would think it would be tough for a small light like that to find the clearance.
What LED bulb would you change it to?
Most of the ones I've seen (mainly Phillips or Phillips copies) will cause a fault unless you use a capacitor or relay.
While that's fine for headlights (I did it when I replaced the halogens with HIDs) I would think it would be tough for a small light like that to find the clearance.
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I haven't removed it on my E350, but I've removed bumpers on BMW's Toyotas, and a few other cars.
For the most part it's removing a bunch of screws and clips. You really just need a good set of sockets and extenders.
If you can turn a wrench, you could do it Heres a tutorial for a 212, but the concept is really the same.
Just go slow and be careful you don't drop or scratch the bumper when it's off the car.
LMK if it works as I'll be doing it right after you!
For the most part it's removing a bunch of screws and clips. You really just need a good set of sockets and extenders.
If you can turn a wrench, you could do it Heres a tutorial for a 212, but the concept is really the same.
Just go slow and be careful you don't drop or scratch the bumper when it's off the car.
LMK if it works as I'll be doing it right after you!
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I haven't removed it on my E350, but I've removed bumpers on BMW's Toyotas, and a few other cars.
For the most part it's removing a bunch of screws and clips. You really just need a good set of sockets and extenders.
If you can turn a wrench, you could do it Heres a tutorial for a 212, but the concept is really the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijEvESoVIE8
Just go slow and be careful you don't drop or scratch the bumper when it's off the car.
LMK if it works as I'll be doing it right after you!
For the most part it's removing a bunch of screws and clips. You really just need a good set of sockets and extenders.
If you can turn a wrench, you could do it Heres a tutorial for a 212, but the concept is really the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijEvESoVIE8
Just go slow and be careful you don't drop or scratch the bumper when it's off the car.
LMK if it works as I'll be doing it right after you!
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