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Old 11-02-2018 | 06:14 AM
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43 retrofit information (bumper)

Hi all, long time lurker. Have learnt a lot (for example my dealer is updating my head unit hardware for carplay etc).

I have a GLC43 - Im doing a retrofit of the rea valance on my car but dont have access to online documentation to get the exact part numbers, I have the VIN of the GLC63 that is perfectly compatible with my car (towbar etc), but was wondering if there was someone out there who can provide me the part numbers?

The VIN of the GLC63 that I nearly bought (my wife nearly killed me) is WDC2539892F510910. I'd like the lower rear bumper, middle difuser and tail pipes (but in silver, not black) and other items that I might need.

This would be greatly appreciated. Other mods are going to happen, cosmeticetly though - whels will become 21 inch (in RSA the standard is 19) and the grill will be swopped at some point (already have it, just not time to do so).

Thanks! looking forward to a great time on this board as this is my first mercedes, coming from VW for a long time. Although my wife still has a Touareg
Old 11-02-2018 | 07:12 AM
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Hi all, long time lurker. Have learnt a lot (for example my dealer is updating my head unit hardware for carplay etc.
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa.....not to hijack the thread, but how did they update the headunit hardware for CarPlay? I have a 2019 GLC63 with Comand coming and I haven’t seen anywhere that this can be made compatible for CarPlay. What exactly was done? I’d like CarPlay in addition to the Comand System.

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Old 11-02-2018 | 07:15 AM
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Whoa, Whoa, Whoa.....not to hijack the thread, but how did they update the headunit hardware for CarPlay? I have a 2019 GLC63 with Comand coming and I haven’t seen anywhere that this can be made compatible for CarPlay. What exactly was done? I’d like CarPlay in addition to the Comand System.

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I have the audio 20, not command. My unit is Melco and I am gettign a panasonic HU installed for the Android Auto side. Next plan is to upgrade to the larger facelift screens as in the C class if its possible.

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What colour are you getting? I rate the one I saw yesterday while I was, although I am biased on the colour




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Old 11-02-2018 | 07:56 AM
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I have the audio 20, not command. My unit is Melco and I am gettign a panasonic HU installed for the Android Auto side. Next plan is to upgrade to the larger facelift screens as in the C class if its possible.

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What colour are you getting? I rate the one I saw yesterday while I was, although I am biased on the colour


ok, thanks. You got my hopes up there was a way to ad CarPlay.

Im getting diamond white. They gray was my second choice. Wanted a low maintenance color. Think I’m going to get ceramic coating on it.

Good of luck with the rear bumper, post pics when it’s done.
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Originally Posted by Johnjm
Hi all, long time lurker. Have learnt a lot (for example my dealer is updating my head unit hardware for carplay etc).

I have a GLC43 - Im doing a retrofit of the rea valance on my car but dont have access to online documentation to get the exact part numbers, I have the VIN of the GLC63 that is perfectly compatible with my car (towbar etc), but was wondering if there was someone out there who can provide me the part numbers?

The VIN of the GLC63 that I nearly bought (my wife nearly killed me) is WDC2539892F510910. I'd like the lower rear bumper, middle difuser and tail pipes (but in silver, not black) and other items that I might need.

This would be greatly appreciated. Other mods are going to happen, cosmeticetly though - whels will become 21 inch (in RSA the standard is 19) and the grill will be swopped at some point (already have it, just not time to do so).

Thanks! looking forward to a great time on this board as this is my first mercedes, coming from VW for a long time. Although my wife still has a Touareg

Is that what you are looking for ?
I try to find it too but had no luck !
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Is that what you are looking for ?
I try to find it too but had no luck !
The dealer I'd sorting me out on Monday, will post the part number when I order
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Old 11-02-2018 | 12:28 PM
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The dealer I'd sorting me out on Monday, will post the part number when I order
I think their is 2 different valence model for the GLC 63 SUV
One for the GLC 63 and another one for the GLC 63S (we don't have the S version in the US)
The S version has a bar at the bottom , I prefer the one without the bar !
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Originally Posted by lanoipat
I think their is 2 different valence model for the GLC 63 SUV
One for the GLC 63 and another one for the GLC 63S (we don't have the S version in the US)
The S version has a bar at the bottom , I prefer the one without the bar !
Me too. I don't understand why they put some random afterthought on the diffuser. Why not a carbon wing for the hatch or something instead?
Old 11-02-2018 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by lanoipat
I think their is 2 different valence model for the GLC 63 SUV
One for the GLC 63 and another one for the GLC 63S (we don't have the S version in the US)
The S version has a bar at the bottom , I prefer the one without the bar !
I'll check, because the apparently the63s can still have a tow bar with that VIN that I ordered.

Do you have two pics of one with and without? I was under the impression that the 63s can fit despite the towbar requirement.

Old 11-02-2018 | 03:57 PM
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Try here: https://www.realoem.com/ for part numbers/parts

Or here: https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/prod...edes-benz/glc/ for parts. You could email them and ask for Part #.

Good luck! You almost had me too with the CarPlay/Android Auto update.

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Old 11-02-2018 | 04:00 PM
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I'll check, because the apparently the63s can still have a tow bar with that VIN that I ordered.

Do you have two pics of one with and without? I was under the impression that the 63s can fit despite the towbar requirement.

This is the the diffuser that I want as it's from a 63s that has tow hitch.

Has this got a bar?
Old 11-02-2018 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Chrisk03
Try here: https://www.realoem.com/ for part numbers/parts

Or here: https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/prod...edes-benz/glc/ for parts. You could email them and ask for Part #.

Good luck! You almost had me too with the CarPlay/Android Auto update.
Thanks, they don't have the part numbers... The online parts don't have the 63 listed yet

Monday it shall be...
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This is the the diffuser that I want as it's from a 63s that has tow hitch.

Has this got a bar?
This one is better looking and it's not the one with the bar !
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This one is better looking and it's not the one with the bar !
Here is the one with the bar (GLC 63 S)

And the one without the bar


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I asked on a French forum today and got this , the lower bumper is 2 parts .
The first one ,where the exhaust pipe are is (ref A2538850300)
The second (the middle) ref A2538854603
You can go on this German website
https://www.mbgtc.de
Old 11-03-2018 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by lanoipat
I asked on a French forum today and got this , the lower bumper is 2 parts .
The first one ,where the exhaust pipe are is (ref A2538850300)
The second (the middle) ref A2538854603
You can go on this German website
https://www.mbgtc.de
Thanks, eill use as reference.
It is interesting that the one I drove was a 63S and it had the one without the bar.

Then one with the bar cannot have the tow bar. I suspect if you order the tow bar then you get the diffuser to that applies to it.
Old 11-05-2018 | 07:24 AM
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Here are the part numbers. The tailpipes are the same price as the bumper trim haha.


I chose the chrome tailpipes.

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Would you mind sharing the cost of these parts?

Thank you.
Old 11-05-2018 | 08:22 AM
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Would you mind sharing the cost of these parts?

Thank you.
It's not in USD but works out to about $380 each, that's $380 for the bumper trim and each tailpipe. About $1100 in total if I convert.
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Old 11-08-2018 | 04:17 AM
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Just an update. Parts arrived but the sind deflection channel was missing as its a separate part number specific for tow bar. Part number is A2538856103
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Originally Posted by Johnjm
Here are the part numbers. The tailpipes are the same price as the bumper trim haha.


I chose the chrome tailpipes.
Is the "tail pipe cover" just a chrome piece that fits over the existing (black, I assume) tail pipe you have on your 43? I actually have a chrome tail pipe and want black, but only finding the whole tail pipe part, instead of the "cover". Searched the part # above on Google, but didn't get anything. We should swap...ha. Thanks!
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Is the "tail pipe cover" just a chrome piece that fits over the existing (black, I assume) tail pipe you have on your 43? I actually have a chrome tail pipe and want black, but only finding the whole tail pipe part, instead of the "cover". Searched the part # above on Google, but didn't get anything. We should swap...ha. Thanks!
I googled it, similar to these. Not just a cover, its the metal housing for the exhaust exits. each one is about $380

I have silver though, not keen on chrome as it dissappears with the bumper plastic. You can get black covers from aliexpress for cheap if you want a quick fix for yours.

https://picclick.de/mercedes-s-c-e-k...338848023.html

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Originally Posted by Johnjm
Just an update. Parts arrived but the sind deflection channel was missing as its a separate part number specific for tow bar. Part number is A2538856103
Is the cover bumper really different then the GLC43 ? do you have pictures ?
About the middle part wind deflector , is it clipped on or glued , any idea ?
Thanks
Old 11-09-2018 | 12:16 PM
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Is the cover bumper really different then the GLC43 ? do you have pictures ?
About the middle part wind deflector , is it clipped on or glued , any idea ?
Thanks
Exhaust exits are a different shape. The wind deflector clips in
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I wrote a whole reply and now it’s gone. Finally done. Will post a list of parts. In total 6 adapters, exhaust tips, bumper and Centre deflection channel.


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