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Old 12-14-2004, 12:40 AM
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Fog light bulb replacement

Hi guys...

I need to replace one of my fog light bulbs but I can't find how to open it up.
Can someone help me how to access to fog light and replace the bulbs?
Thanks
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On my 99 E320, there is a little, screw secured hatch beneath the bumper. I had to jack up the car a scootch to get maneuvering room to see how to manipulate the fittings. After the first one, I could change the other one by feel. Total time - about 10 mins or less.
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learn early. buy in bulk. you'll be doing it often. you can get away with no jacking if your head is small enough.
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lol, get back to the W211 board! j/k Any impressions on the move to the newer version?

You can get away with doing it by feel, I do it all the time. Or else, put a big mirror on the ground and you should be able to do it - jacking up the car and putting your head underneath is not recommended
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Originally Posted by taeandji
Hi guys...

I need to replace one of my fog light bulbs but I can't find how to open it up.
Can someone help me how to access to fog light and replace the bulbs?
Thanks
Like the guys said, it is pretty easy to change, but since you are changing the bulb you might as well change them with a better bulb like Silver Stars. I changed mine and the light is sharper and pure white. A very nice and cheap upgrade.
Mario
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H1 55w

for an E320, it takes an H1 55W.
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lol, get back to the W211 board! j/k Any impressions on the move to the newer version?
hi whitey, i'll give you guys an update when i can get enough time to put some thoughts together. overall so far so good..thanks!
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for an E320, it takes an H1 55W.
Not if it has an AMG bumper....
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Whitey, what kind of bulb does an AMG bumper take? Is it the same for MY 2000? Thanks.
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Whitey, what kind of bulb does an AMG bumper take? Is it the same for MY 2000? Thanks.
From memory its an H3, the type with a cable attached to it and it goes in vertically (unlike the stock bumper), as you can barely see on my sig pic.


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