SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

SL/R230: 07 tail light lenses on 03 SL500

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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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07 tail light lenses on 03 SL500

Does anyone know if the 07 SL550 tail light lenses will fit my 03 SL500?
They appear to be identical in size and shape with the clear center strip being the only difference.
Thanks for any info.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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yes they will fit
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 02:28 AM
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I had 07 sl 55/65 tail (smoked cented) put in an 05 last friday. Big improvement. Updates the rear a lot-and the LED's are much nicer when lit as well.
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by kokanee
I had 07 sl 55/65 tail (smoked cented) put in an 05 last friday. Big improvement. Updates the rear a lot-and the LED's are much nicer when lit as well.
same here. the lights are held in by three nuts. not too hard to change yourself. big improvement.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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Thanks for the info guys
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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I am thinking about changing my rear lamps, from what I can see it is a big job as all of the boot has to be put into the service mode to be able to remove the trim, how long did it take
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Someone who's done it many times can do it in a 1/2 hour....took me 4 hours. I went slow so I didnt hurt the carpet, etc.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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I performed the tailight upgrade to my '03 r230 and realized that the red center brake light is slightly different.. that the '07 red center brake light more resembles the led's in the newer amg lights. My r230 is black, so I prefer the red center rather than white/clear.
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