DIY guide to replacing Tail-Lights
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2013 SL550 Tectite Black
DIY guide to replacing Tail-Lights
Just got the new FL tail-lights for my 08 S550 and was wondering if anyone has ever posted a DIY guide to doing it yourself. According to the seller, no SAM module is required and it's just plug and play. If anyone has a DIY guide or even a manual which shows the steps required to replace the tail-lights, that would be a big help.
Also, Ordered the LED license plate lights. If anyone has that guide, I'd appreciate that as well. Thank you.
Also, Ordered the LED license plate lights. If anyone has that guide, I'd appreciate that as well. Thank you.
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Taillights are easy, just removecarpet lining in front of the lights than remove the 3 nuts holding place. License plates lights are a little more difficult, requires trunk lid liner removed to access the bulb connectors than remove plastic trim (black 1) under the chrome trim that runs side to side on the outside. Be extra careful not to bend that black trim too hard otherwise it will probably snap.
BTW: I have a extra pair of the led license plate lights anyone wants them for $30 they're yours.
BTW: I have a extra pair of the led license plate lights anyone wants them for $30 they're yours.
Last edited by jagata; Aug 12, 2010 at 09:20 PM.
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: TX
2013 SL550 Tectite Black
Taillights are easy, just removecarpet lining in front of the lights than remove the 3 nuts holding place. License plates lights are a little more difficult, requires trunk lid liner removed to access the bulb connectors than remove plastic trim (black 1) under the chrome trim that runs side to side on the outside. Be extra careful not to bend that black trim too hard otherwise it will probably snap.
BTW: I have a extra pair of the led license plate lights anyone wants them for $30 they're yours.
BTW: I have a extra pair of the led license plate lights anyone wants them for $30 they're yours.
The tricky ones are the license plate lights. I wasn't able to remove the plastic trim. There are two plastic screws on each side when you open the trunk. I couldn't get one of them off and I really didn't want to use too much force... so I put everything back to the way it was. I googled/searched this site but to no avail. No one has posted instructions on how to replace the lights. I'll keep searching the forums/web though.
