My W221 project..
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W222 S63L, ML/GLE350
FOR WANTING FACELIFT MIRRORS please check here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-s-cla...ml#post5093910
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-s-cla...ml#post5093910
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So it is time to replace the old grey leather cover and buttons to the new ones in black. Had to losen all these screws and then peal of the metal cover from the back of the airbag. Then you have to take out the airbag. A little force was needed. And remeber these are explosives..PUH!!
Then it was just to put it all in there again in the new cover the reverse way.
Then time for the metal paddles. I actually only used the carpet knife to cut out. Pretty simple and no Dremel dust. Then Cables was Plug n play. Nothing had to be modified.
So here we go......
That feels so GOOD!!!! Hated the old wheared buttons.
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So it is time to replace the old grey leather cover and buttons to the new ones in black. Had to losen all these screws and then peal of the metal cover from the back of the airbag. Then you have to take out the airbag. A little force was needed. And remeber these are explosives..PUH!!
Then it was just to put it all in there again in the new cover the reverse way.
Then time for the metal paddles. I actually only used the carpet knife to cut out. Pretty simple and no Dremel dust. Then Cables was Plug n play. Nothing had to be modified.
So here we go......
That feels so GOOD!!!! Hated the old wheared buttons.
I have the same wear on my CL55 buttons. Can you replace them with new ones ?
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Chris, you're doing a wonderful job with your 500! I, myself, am planning on getting a pre-facelift W221 when the W222 comes out. I'm feeling more confident on working on the W221 by looking at all that you've done to your ride. Gives me some great ideas if I ever need to put in some illuminated sill covers, etc. I'm definitely following this thread 
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Off subject..but I need your input. I need to replace the quarter window (small triangular) in the rear passenger side. Is it difficult to replace and can I reuse all the rubber seals or have ro get new ones? The current one has small little bubbles in the glass and it is bugging me.
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Off subject..but I need your input. I need to replace the quarter window (small triangular) in the rear passenger side. Is it difficult to replace and can I reuse all the rubber seals or have ro get new ones? The current one has small little bubbles in the glass and it is bugging me.
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So here we go..Just strip it all...
I take of the old leather..
here are the clips located.Very easy to remove and re-install.
Then it is just to install it in tha same way it was stripped.
Front and rear!
All grey panels needed to be replaced icn these expensive seatbelt fasteners..Wow how much I would have saved if the interiour was black from the beggining instead og grey.
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Same here. Not so good looking in grey…
'Here I install the cables for the illuminated sills. Goes through the backwall into the luggage compartment.
Cables in back for the sills.
The control unit for the sills in the back.
New black floormats inplace. Also the backseat in place.
More irritating grey panels replaced with black ones.
And all is done!!!!!! Enjoy.
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New sport pedals off course. Quick and Easy install !
Installation of facelift mirros..Very easy! Just losen the speaker cover and the 3 screws.
Open the lid on the doorpanel and just take out the 2 conesctors. Then just install it the same way..Done!!
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Also replace the grey speaker cover and ad i little nice touch to them with the H/K logo in metal.
Really like it!!!
Also instelled the new mirror covers with LED light instead of the OLD bulb style.
Updated Comand with Brid view.
So..Just all the outside styling left now......To be continued....
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Crazy work, I'm impressed! What's your plan for the headrests?
Looks like the lower part of this mirror isn't clipped to the frame:
Looks like the lower part of this mirror isn't clipped to the frame:
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Exctly...I let them sit and get used a couple of weeks then if needed I stretch them a bit. This so they will fit perfectly and dont get to tensioned in the beggining.
