SL/R230: 2007 Taillights on 2006 SL600
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2007 Taillights on 2006 SL600
This next week the dealer is going to "ATTEMPT" to install the new 2007 style taillights on my 2006 SL600. They commented that it may not work if the connectors are not the same, etc...........
Does anyone know for sure if the assembly is the same behind the lenses so that it is like just replacing the assembly that is already there without having to do any kind of modifications.
Does anyone know for sure if the assembly is the same behind the lenses so that it is like just replacing the assembly that is already there without having to do any kind of modifications.
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This next week the dealer is going to "ATTEMPT" to install the new 2007 style taillights on my 2006 SL600. They commented that it may not work if the connectors are not the same, etc...........
Does anyone know for sure if the assembly is the same behind the lenses so that it is like just replacing the assembly that is already there without having to do any kind of modifications.
Does anyone know for sure if the assembly is the same behind the lenses so that it is like just replacing the assembly that is already there without having to do any kind of modifications.
man, i wish i can help you out. i will be doing the same, putting 2007 sl55/65 tails and center brake on my 2006 sl sport.
i wish you the best and hope the install is just plug and play.
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I have the AMG's on and to be honest I almost like the 03-06 AMG better, the 07's are too...clear, even in the smoked part. The regular 07's make the car look like a SLK or any other dime a dozen red/white taillight'ed car. I saw someone had a smoked third brake light on Ebay a couple weeks ago....it looked like it was an OEM part too. Anyone aware of them ever doing smoked third brake lights?
I'll post some pics of my car this weekend, been raining everyday here this week.
I'll post some pics of my car this weekend, been raining everyday here this week.
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They are going to attempt to make the change tomorrow. I will post pics after they install the lights and scratch up the black paint on my car.
How is that for being optimistic.
How is that for being optimistic.
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In this case, it should be really easy for them to not screw up the paint. They would have to try really hard which I know...at times appears very easy for them.
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I am sure it will be fine.
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they should bolt right on, takes about 2 hours. when lenses get changed they dont re-engineer body wiring harnesses.
If you where in L.A I would do it for you.
Good luck.
If you where in L.A I would do it for you.
Good luck.
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they should bolt right on, takes about 2 hours. when lenses get changed they dont re-engineer body wiring harnesses.
If you where in L.A I would do it for you.
Good luck.
If you where in L.A I would do it for you.
Good luck.
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Looks great! since you didn't mention any scratches, I must assume the installation went smoothly.
Looks great! since you didn't mention any scratches, I must assume the installation went smoothly.
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they couldn't fix a small, i mean really small, barely noticeable ding on the hood. so i got the lights @ dealer cost and free installation. kinda cool when the service manager, parts manager, and finance manager like you.
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your local dealer can purchase and install the lights for you.
the installation for the taillights and 3rd brake light took about 3 hours.
hope this helps.
-john