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Old May 11, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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does anyone have any links to installing a new set of headlights on a w220, do i need to take the front bar off.....what should i look out for..

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Old May 11, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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Which specific bulb are you looking to replace? Regardless, all headlight bulbs are accessible by opening the hood and reaching around inside to pop the covers off.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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are you trying to change the headlight to the updated version?
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Old May 11, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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yeah want to update lights, do i need to take off the bumper????someone must know how
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No I didnt have to take off the bumper when I did mine but it does take a little love... It jams in there pretty good but if you are careful you can do it. If I remember correctly one side was easier than the other.
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ok ill start pulling bolts out and see how i go. how long will it take???
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it doesnt take long at all. about 3 bolts on each side. i cant remember because it has been a few months since i did it. no need to pull the bumper. there is a bolt that attaches to the bumper on the top side that will need to be removed so to make install a bit easier. by removing the bolt, you can slip the lights in. the bolt is located on the left bottom of the light if you are working on the right headlight as you are looking at it from the front. dont forget to put a little lube or some sort of lubricant on the ball joint so you can more easily lip it into its socket.

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yea i had to remove the bolt on the bumper by the fog light part of the light to get mine and get new screws stock where too short to fit but now its all clean!
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ok so the bumper does not need to come off....
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nope just the two little bolts with the washers and then the bumper needs to be be pulled back a little, two sets of hands is good for this
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Do you have a link to the lights and other stuff you bought for this job?
I am interested in upgrading also.

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No I didnt have to take off the bumper when I did mine but it does take a little love... It jams in there pretty good but if you are careful you can do it. If I remember correctly one side was easier than the other.
tk is right, you do "not" have to take off the bumper, you "do" have to take out the 2 bumper bolts that are under the hood grille area. you will need to bend the back the bumper a little bit to get them out.. It was easier getting them out then in, for me anyways, be careful
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