SUNILP

I recently acquired a 2002 s500. This car was pretty bone stock with no doo daads. Well, that was about to change.

SUNILP

This car will be getting

Parktronic front and rear
Distronic
Rear Climate System
Rear Power seats, heated, vented, orthopedic
Front Dynamic, heated, vented, orthopedic seats
Wide screen nav
model updated exterior and interior
Trunk Closer
Door sill plates
Rear Side Shades
Rear Parcel Shelf in leather
Alcantara Roof
Heated Steering wheel
Stationary Heating System
Rear Fridge
Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Frank_S500

Hi Sunil.

Though project.
I have retrofitted the most of your list already to my old car.
If you are stuck i might be able to help.
(eg. the Distronic cable for the center console)

Cheers, Frank

gac

sunil I have an 02 s500 and would like to add the chrome door sill plates like the 03' and up have but have no clue as to where to buy them any help would be appreciated
thanks.

benz_addict

this will be an awesome thread. LOTS OF PICS FTW!!!

westcoast5

wow quite an undertakeing!!! where are you getting all the parts? Do you have a donor car?

benz_addict

that's what I always wondered

benz_addict

Also can I put in a special request for the DIY of the distronic retrofit since you will be undertaking it anyway? It will be greatly appreciated...

sessayan

Its crazy to see how much wiring and sensors exist in this car. Makes me want to send it away before all that stuff breaks as well!!

whoover

That's quite a disease you've got there. There's no sane reason to do this, which is what makes it so awesome. The rear fridge means a new fuel tank fergawdsakes, and the rear A/C is the ultimate Stupid Mercedes Trick: I've had mine on once (for show) and it means no console storage. But the stationary heater and heated steering wheel, in Texas, are my absolute favorites! Bravo.

schwarz

that's a long list! :

btw, your center console looks like it's an '03. have you changed it already?

S-Clusiv

Niiicee projecttt!!..but I cant help but wonder, would it have been cheaper to find a post facelift S class with most of these options already?

SUNILP

Yes it would have been cheaper but this is more fun

SUNILP

The hardware part can be done eaisly but you cannot code the ME unit without dealer support and a star diagnose system

Suprfknman

How do you add the heated steering wheel I didnt think it was an option on the W220 S?
Will

SSM AMG

That's a big list. Whats the price on the whole thing?

Oxygen

It's an optional feature on the W220 AFAIK... maybe standard on the S600?

Suprfknman

Is the heater control button on the wheel or dash and is there a control module?
Thanks,
Will

Oxygen

If I remember correctly, it's the same stalk as the one for adjusting the height/position of the steering wheel. Then end of the stalk twists to turn on/off the heating function.

02S430

yup thats correct

SUNILP

yes it was an option. You have to add the control module, harness and the actual heated steering wheel with switch.

Suprfknman

I want I dont suppose anyone knows any part numbers?
Will

SUNILP

part numbers for what?

newton22

Props to you for taking apart this car, something I would never have the ***** to do. Sunil, do you have a business in Houston now? I need to take out my instrument cluster because there's a horrible rattle coming from inside. I don't want to be ripped off on buying that cluster key from the dealer.

hardy3

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