E-Class (W212) 2010 - 2016: E 350, E 550

One of the cheapest and best interior mods ever!

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Old 04-07-2016, 05:43 PM
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One of the cheapest and best interior mods ever!

Every E should have come like this from the factory...
Tools needed:
1. Scissors (to cut open the bag of parts)
2. Needle nose pliers or tweezers (to pull of the tape backing)






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After:



It took less than 5 min from start to finish. Totally great mod for less than $20 with shipping...now if only my pedals would get here already!
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My car already comes that way. You must have a pre-facelift W212.
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correct 2012 E550
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That's funny, was just thinking about this yesterday. Looks great!!
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That looks really cool compared to before. Yes, all the post facelift models come with that aluminum finish seat controls. Where did you get the metal pedals from? Cost? How easy is that to install? Thanks.
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Looks good. My car came with it also.
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link to source for these metal covers, please? want for my GL
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link to source for these metal covers, please? want for my GL
Amazon.com: Chrome Seat Adjust Switch FOR Mercedes-Benz W204 W212 W246 W218 X204 X205 X166 Interior Matte Door Adjustment Cover Styling: Automotive Amazon.com: Chrome Seat Adjust Switch FOR Mercedes-Benz W204 W212 W246 W218 X204 X205 X166 Interior Matte Door Adjustment Cover Styling: Automotive

Amazon is great that if you punch in your car info it will tell you if it fits or not.
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How does it affect the night illuminated portion? Does the covers obstruct the illuminated band around seat buttons?
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I just called the dealer and they want $700 to install these. Is that a good price?




































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I just called the dealer and they want $700 to install these. Is that a good price?]




two can play that game :P
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Wouldn't these hurt to touch in the summer time?
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I will try this!
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How does it affect the night illuminated portion? Does the covers obstruct the illuminated band around seat buttons?
I definitely like this and will order them. I have the same concern with the illuminated band. I'm certain you can still see the glow underneath it though.
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I did this upgrade and it doesn't cover the illuminated band.

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awesome!! such a minor detail that adds a huge difference to the interior.
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b6tbfmp thanks for the photo, hard to see the illuminated band. Looking around, i think this may be an alternative option, you remove the switch instead.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/B-C-E...1-b8ff1746bda5
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Who needs illuminated bands when ...<br>
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Who needs illuminated bands when ...<br>
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Who needs illuminated bands when ...<br>
whos car is this, paris hilton?

OP, simple and sweet. i love cheap mods that makes you feel good about your car.
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I did this mod on my car. $10 only and it looks great.... Not the blinged one though!!
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LOL at the blinged ones. Here is what mine looks like at night.


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