Illuminated Running Boards - GLE 450
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Several months ago they were not available for purchase so you might first want to check with your dealer. DIY is always a question of ones skill vs the project and tools, instructions. Dealer kit might have instructions.
Last summer I bought some on Amazon that appeared to be actual Mercedes RB so probably an illegal set form the Chinese Co supplying them. They were for the AMG body and had bolts but no instructions and no lights. About that time I had a loaner with RB’s and decided they were useless. That plus the fact that they were very likely a “type of theft” & I returned them. The Co contact was definitely in China and didn’t deny that they were actual Mercedes vs knock offs. Amazon wouldn’t post my review so....
There were no instructions and none available. It would be possible to install without instructions but might take a lot longer DIY.
Last summer I bought some on Amazon that appeared to be actual Mercedes RB so probably an illegal set form the Chinese Co supplying them. They were for the AMG body and had bolts but no instructions and no lights. About that time I had a loaner with RB’s and decided they were useless. That plus the fact that they were very likely a “type of theft” & I returned them. The Co contact was definitely in China and didn’t deny that they were actual Mercedes vs knock offs. Amazon wouldn’t post my review so....
There were no instructions and none available. It would be possible to install without instructions but might take a lot longer DIY.
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Please understand that for V167 - MB running boards are factory installed only - and dealers are not allowed to do after purchase install - and in the case of Collision Damage replacement running boards are only available if that VIN# shows that they were factory installed.
You will need to search for after-market options - and frankly I have not checked for that - as a dealer cannot install after-market running boards (if available) either.
You will need to search for after-market options - and frankly I have not checked for that - as a dealer cannot install after-market running boards (if available) either.
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My understanding is that the illuminated running boards cannot be retrofitted to the GLE.
As of right now there aren't many aftermarket options but I did find these that may suit your needs, of course they aren't illuminated.
Black Horse Running Boards
As of right now there aren't many aftermarket options but I did find these that may suit your needs, of course they aren't illuminated.
Black Horse Running Boards
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I don't have a GLE but a Ml and took mine off and sold them. They are a pain , always having to step out away from the car when getting out. Personal preference.
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2021 GLE 450
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Sorry I should’ve said AMG mud flaps…on my phone so confused this with another thread.
I returned the running boards and can’t say for certain that they were counterfeit. That’s just my assumption. I think a lot of accessories that are made in China show up aftermarket with a remarkable OEM resemblance.
I returned the running boards and can’t say for certain that they were counterfeit. That’s just my assumption. I think a lot of accessories that are made in China show up aftermarket with a remarkable OEM resemblance.
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I tried to find the OEM part numbers to no avail. It seems like they may consist of two or four different part numbers. The guy who answered at the dealer only knew how to lookup part numbers and didn't know all the parts required..
Update -- The actual number of parts ended being 10
Update -- The actual number of parts ended being 10
Last edited by kvelez; Mar 18, 2022 at 02:19 PM.
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I got it narrowed down to 167-698-21-01-9999 and 167-698-23-01-9999. Non Illuminated. My only doubt is whether an interior sub panel is required first.
UPDATE -- It takes 10 different parts to put the OEM's together. Even the parts listed above are no longer available.
UPDATE -- It takes 10 different parts to put the OEM's together. Even the parts listed above are no longer available.
Last edited by kvelez; Mar 18, 2022 at 02:18 PM.
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Personally, I think the factory running boards are more a nuisance than they help. They are too narrow. Too bad no one makes a retractable running board like they do for Chevy, Ford, etc. Those work very nice!
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We tried them out on a friends GLE-350 and found them adequate. That is what has me pursuing the option.
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I can't say that they are useful at all for entering the vehicle.
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What about.....
- HUD;
- AR Nav;
- OEM Dash Cam
- 3d Sound system
- ILS
- Massage Seats
- all the other electronic options.
and can probably name a dozen other items that are not "plug and play"; certainly not "anything".
However, I do agree that mud flaps do not require any special coding
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