2016/2017 GLE 350 headlight problem
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GLE350
Dust cover replacement
Hi all - I just ordered the lasfit h7 kit from Amazon, so it’ll be here tomorrow, but I had to get the dust cover replacements from lasfit directly and it’ll take a few more days. Does anyone see a major issue if I drive without the stock dust covers on until they arrive (presuming they won’t fit back on, which I am not hopeful about based on others’ posts). Thanks!
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Custom Lasfit H7
Installed thE Lasfit H7 kit today and left the dust covers off until I receive the Lasfit rubber ones. I ordered 105mm but am thinking now I should’ve gotten the 100s. Their customer service said I can easily exchange them, but I may try the other eBay sellers listed here in the worst case scenario.
Anyway I found these very easy to install and I have only changed my headlight bulbs once before in my life. Took me <30 min for both sides. The light output is so good I almost cried. My eyes have been on fire driving at night with the crap halogens, and I live in a well-lit area. Couple that with 90% of oncoming traffic having HIDs or LEDs themselves, I was truly suffering just trying to see the road. I had considered LEDs when I first got the truck but was scared off by all the issues people have had with clips and adapters not fitting, so I was thrilled to find this all in one option that eliminated all that. Thanks to all on this thread for giving me the courage to DIY.
Anyway I found these very easy to install and I have only changed my headlight bulbs once before in my life. Took me <30 min for both sides. The light output is so good I almost cried. My eyes have been on fire driving at night with the crap halogens, and I live in a well-lit area. Couple that with 90% of oncoming traffic having HIDs or LEDs themselves, I was truly suffering just trying to see the road. I had considered LEDs when I first got the truck but was scared off by all the issues people have had with clips and adapters not fitting, so I was thrilled to find this all in one option that eliminated all that. Thanks to all on this thread for giving me the courage to DIY.
Last edited by meanchristine; Oct 23, 2021 at 10:40 PM.
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I intend to, but I’m putting it off cause I know how tight that space is and it’s going to be a pain. Just putting in regular size bulbs was a hassle.
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2017 GLE 350
Dust cover for GLE350 2017
Oh, I assumed new dust covers were needed for additional clearance based on the below posts. Why is everybody buying dust covers then? (Just in case the stock one tears?)
If the stock dust covers still fit fine (even though the base or heat sink of the aftermarket bulb may be longer), approximately how much clearance is left between the back of the low-beam bulb and the dust cover?
If the stock dust covers still fit fine (even though the base or heat sink of the aftermarket bulb may be longer), approximately how much clearance is left between the back of the low-beam bulb and the dust cover?
Thank you.
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2017 GLE 350
@gearFX
Can you please help me find the dust covers I have GLE 350 - 2017? I can see you found the dust cover for your GLE 350 with more depth? I ordered one but it was too small. I would appreciate if you could search and provide me the link.
I tried to own my own but it did not match the size, these were too small.
Thank you.
Can you please help me find the dust covers I have GLE 350 - 2017? I can see you found the dust cover for your GLE 350 with more depth? I ordered one but it was too small. I would appreciate if you could search and provide me the link.
I tried to own my own but it did not match the size, these were too small.
Thank you.
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From: Georgia
2016 GLE350 4MATIC
@gearFX
Can you please help me find the dust covers I have GLE 350 - 2017? I can see you found the dust cover for your GLE 350 with more depth? I ordered one but it was too small. I would appreciate if you could search and provide me the link.
I tried to own my own but it did not match the size, these were too small.
Thank you.
Can you please help me find the dust covers I have GLE 350 - 2017? I can see you found the dust cover for your GLE 350 with more depth? I ordered one but it was too small. I would appreciate if you could search and provide me the link.
I tried to own my own but it did not match the size, these were too small.
Thank you.
Here's my solution for the dust cap. The stock one wouldn't fit, but a very helpful eBay seller named autolights_wholesale actually examined their collection of dust caps for all different kinds of cars for me (including Dodge, Land Rover, etc.) until he discovered that his Mercedes dust cap (part 147 353-00 for 1998-2009 W251 R350 R500 models) is the same size but deeper and fit a GLE housing on his bench. I have no affiliation with the eBay seller, but he spent so much time test-fitting different dust caps for me that I hope those reading this thread reward his kindness with your business. He really went the extra mile to send me photos, take measurements, and said he'd even accept a return if they didn't work out for me. But they worked out great! You will note that they are the same design with the 4 channel tabs, just with a deeper dome.
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2017 GLE 350
YEs -
I am able to fit these correctly and these are working fine. But the dust cover does not fit. because these need a little more clearance. After looking at the thread I ordered these.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14362933383...m=143629333831
but these are smaller than the original in diameter.
Thanks,
I am able to fit these correctly and these are working fine. But the dust cover does not fit. because these need a little more clearance. After looking at the thread I ordered these.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14362933383...m=143629333831
but these are smaller than the original in diameter.
Thanks,
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2016 GLE350 4MATIC
YEs - https://www.amazon.com/Headlight-Hea...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
I am able to fit these correctly and these are working fine. But the dust cover does not fit. because these need a little more clearance. After looking at the thread I ordered these.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14362933383...m=143629333831
but these are smaller than the original in diameter.
Thanks,
I am able to fit these correctly and these are working fine. But the dust cover does not fit. because these need a little more clearance. After looking at the thread I ordered these.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14362933383...m=143629333831
but these are smaller than the original in diameter.
Thanks,
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2016 GLE350 4MATIC
it's been a while since I read this thread from top to bottom, but I think some people were able to fit them under the stock caps, but others had clearance issues.
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2017 GLE 350
@Bill Baird
Are you talking about these -
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/14283245-MB-2088200149?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_ca mpaign=feed_Mercedes&gclid=Cj0KCQiAip-PBhDVARIsAPP2xc264lVKReaFty7EDl-qYvMpSTeXUu28E6lJ_PH_Xug4zbKmZGjRAs0aAlRWEALw_wcB
https://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/435...am-2088200149/
https://mbparts.mbusa.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-cap-2088200149
Are you talking about these -
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/14283245-MB-2088200149?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_ca mpaign=feed_Mercedes&gclid=Cj0KCQiAip-PBhDVARIsAPP2xc264lVKReaFty7EDl-qYvMpSTeXUu28E6lJ_PH_Xug4zbKmZGjRAs0aAlRWEALw_wcB
https://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/435...am-2088200149/
https://mbparts.mbusa.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-cap-2088200149
Last edited by rajindersingh; Jan 20, 2022 at 12:56 AM.
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Raj,
That looks like them. Notice they are deeper than the stock GLE caps. I know Hikari's worked best for me and I tried at least ten different manufacturers and we used a lumen meter for testing to make sure we had a good combination.
Good luck!
Bill
That looks like them. Notice they are deeper than the stock GLE caps. I know Hikari's worked best for me and I tried at least ten different manufacturers and we used a lumen meter for testing to make sure we had a good combination.
Good luck!
Bill
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2016 GLE350 4MATIC
I may be mistaken so you may want to contact the company to be certain but I believe they only make 1 style H7 bulb. The same bulb will fit in any headlight, high beam or fog light housing and it's the reflector and/or projector lens that directs the beam according to its intended purpose.
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GLE 350
Hi Everyone, been following this thread for about a year now. I currently have the Morimoto with the Hylux installed in my GLE 350. I want to change up to the Hikari LED’s. I was looking at the new Ultras. I see they come with a ballast box, my question is will I still need the anti flicker? Thanks in advance.
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08 E350 AMG; 18 GLE 350
Aloha,
I installed the LASFIT Custom Pro-MB2 H7 LED bulbs to our 2018 GLE. Installation was very easy especially with the upgraded retainer clip.
The Lasfit install video is very helpful. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzjMMrKdwIc
The OEM dust cover as posted by others is too shallow to accommodate the LEDs. So, I purchased a pair of MB Part 2088200149 as recommended.
I bought the LEDs and the dust covers from Amazon:
I installed the LASFIT Custom Pro-MB2 H7 LED bulbs to our 2018 GLE. Installation was very easy especially with the upgraded retainer clip.
The Lasfit install video is very helpful. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzjMMrKdwIc
The OEM dust cover as posted by others is too shallow to accommodate the LEDs. So, I purchased a pair of MB Part 2088200149 as recommended.
I bought the LEDs and the dust covers from Amazon:
- LASFIT LED Headlights: https://a.co/d/gioUGGb
- Dust Covers: https://a.co/d/i21yghT
Last edited by eaglehawaii; Sep 16, 2023 at 10:09 PM.
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Aloha,
I installed the LASFIT Custom Pro-MB2 H7 LED bulbs to our 2018 GLE. Installation was very easy especially with the upgraded retainer clip.
The Lasfit install video is very helpful. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzjMMrKdwIc
The OEM dust cover as posted by others is too shallow to accommodate the LEDs. So, I purchased a pair of MB Part 2088200149 as recommended.
I bought the LEDs and the dust covers from Amazon:
I installed the LASFIT Custom Pro-MB2 H7 LED bulbs to our 2018 GLE. Installation was very easy especially with the upgraded retainer clip.
The Lasfit install video is very helpful. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzjMMrKdwIc
The OEM dust cover as posted by others is too shallow to accommodate the LEDs. So, I purchased a pair of MB Part 2088200149 as recommended.
I bought the LEDs and the dust covers from Amazon:
- LASFIT LED Headlights: https://a.co/d/gioUGGb
- Dust Covers: https://a.co/d/i21yghT
Last edited by shin77; Nov 17, 2023 at 04:00 AM.
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From: Hawaii
08 E350 AMG; 18 GLE 350
LasFit body too close to the edge of opening and prevents the replacement cover from being installed.... this is just on the driver side. The new cover for passenger side installed just fine.
Side shaved off from one locking lip to the next all the way to the outer diameter. I just used a rasp to do it.
Side shaved off from one locking lip to the next all the way to the outer diameter. I just used a rasp to do it.
Side shaved off from one locking lip to the next all the way to the outer diameter. I just used a rasp to do it.
With the simple mod, the cover fits well and is very easy to remove and install
I hope above pictures help.
