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Old 05-17-2011, 02:26 PM
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Hello! I am wondering how to install an hid kit in my 2010 GL 450. I know its basically plug and play....but how do you get the metal clip to get on the new bulb?
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Hello! I am wondering how to install an hid kit in my 2010 GL 450. I know its basically plug and play....but how do you get the metal clip to get on the new bulb?
You need to file it down some. get a metal file from your local HD. I used my wife's and she was not happy.

And if you have a dremel, then even better.
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Any good places to get them? How much do they run?
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Hello. Thanks for replying.ddcha, i have a question....can you specify what needs to modified? I do have a dremel, so i would be really thankful if you could post some pictures or give me a detailed procedure.

Jimmy, i paid $70.00 for mine. It has slim ballasts. They are noticbly smaller than the normal ones. It is a reliable kit. I will post pics when finished with the modification.

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I dont have pictures. but there is a link

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detailed photos are here: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...-pictures.html

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