AMG_Eric

silver.

also removing lights is nada. its putting them back in thats a *****.

CDP

hmm Eric, do you know how to remove them??.....

AMG_Eric

the hood or the lights?

i know how to do both.

the lights need the markers removed 1st. then they expose 2 8mm screws. then there is 1 screw next to the radiator fans and the top plastic aduster screw. also u need to unplug the plug on the lights and the wiper motors. you also need to remove the wipers and the little metal peices below the lights that u bought replacements for.

putting them back in is really fun. especially trying to get that 1 screw by the radiator fans

and if u didnt know u have to remove the airbox cover for the passenger side light. that will expose the back of that light and the sidemarkers need you to squeeze the plastic locks together while pushing from behind.

CDP

Hmm...seems easy but I dont know how I am going to get into the screws that are beside the radiator/fan

AMG_Eric

seriously just save ur money and get it all done by import auto works. get the hids, the hood and have them install it. you will be headache free and on your way to pimpville.

btw that screw is impossible to deal with, especially on the passenger side. i cant begin to tell you how much cussing and swearing was spent on that.

CDP

hmm...I'm not getting a hood for awhile since it's not important. The HID's not until after I get wheels since I'm fine with the new PIAA Xtreme White bulbs I got. Don't really feel like paying for labor too since it's practically a DIY job.

What did you use to take out the side screws?

AMG_Eric

a special wrench they had at that shop. b4 that i used anything and everything i could find and replaced that screw 2x's

it is diy if you have tons of patience for that 1 darn screw. everything else is straight forward except that screw. and without a special wrench plan an hour to put it back in. yup it is a pain in the **** to put back in. taking out is easy if u buy another screw. just mangle it with bent needle nose.

CaliE320

Eric,

Where's your buddie's shop in Pasadena? I can't find anybody that knows how to re-align my W124 hood. It's a lil off by the back hinges, it sticks up a
tad. Let me know I live in Pasadena but never heard of this shop.

thanks,
~Cali

AMG_Eric

its called import auto works. its on the corner of foothill and san gabriel blvd. he shares the same lot as blairs speed and chrome i think.

he has a website. www.importaw.com the guy that owns the shop is named jerry. let him know eric with the red coupe refferred u.

my beast is at his shop now for a blown headgasket. since it was there i figured i would also have a vavle job done.

CaliE320

Thanks Eric, that's crazy I live right up the street from Blairs. I always thought that was a Volvo or Saab shop. But anyways I'll stop by this
Sat and see if he can do it.

~cali

AMG_Eric

he moved from las tunas and san gabriel to that place last summer.

hes a good guy. lots of parts also. if he dont know it chances are there isnt an answer.