Can I install the retrofit headlights myself
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Can I install the retrofit headlights myself
I want to purchase the 2002 ML headlights and install on a 2000 ML430, and I want to install them myself rather than the dealer doing it.
I read that you need to disconnect fuses to keep the airbags from going off. Is this true?
Also is their anything else i need to be aware of when installing the lights.
Thanks alot.....
I read that you need to disconnect fuses to keep the airbags from going off. Is this true?
Also is their anything else i need to be aware of when installing the lights.
Thanks alot.....
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Re: Can I install the retrofit headlights myself
Originally posted by haild
I want to purchase the 2002 ML headlights and install on a 2000 ML430, and I want to install them myself rather than the dealer doing it.
I read that you need to disconnect fuses to keep the airbags from going off. Is this true?
Also is their anything else i need to be aware of when installing the lights.
Thanks alot.....
I want to purchase the 2002 ML headlights and install on a 2000 ML430, and I want to install them myself rather than the dealer doing it.
I read that you need to disconnect fuses to keep the airbags from going off. Is this true?
Also is their anything else i need to be aware of when installing the lights.
Thanks alot.....
You should be aware that the plug wiring for the 2000 headlights and the 2002 headlights is different. You will need an adapter or to change the wiring.
All the information needed you should be able to find doing a search here or on the net. If that is not enough information for you to feel comfortable performing this change, you should leave it to someone who is experienced with these upgrades.
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Re: Can I install the retrofit headlights myself
Originally posted by haild
I want to purchase the 2002 ML headlights and install on a 2000 ML430, and I want to install them myself rather than the dealer doing it.
I read that you need to disconnect fuses to keep the airbags from going off. Is this true?
Also is their anything else i need to be aware of when installing the lights.
I want to purchase the 2002 ML headlights and install on a 2000 ML430, and I want to install them myself rather than the dealer doing it.
I read that you need to disconnect fuses to keep the airbags from going off. Is this true?
Also is their anything else i need to be aware of when installing the lights.
To remove the lights you pry the inner end of the trim strip under the light out, then carefully remove the other end. Rmove the two bolts under the light and one up under the hood (disengaging the tab in the slot), and the whole unit will slide out.
Might as well do the taillights, while you're at it.
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Retrofit light sources
Originally posted by Cuore_alfa
Hallo there, where i can find the rears/headlights, i want to retrofit my dads ML320 00 Euro spec.
Hallo there, where i can find the rears/headlights, i want to retrofit my dads ML320 00 Euro spec.