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oliver33914

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problem installing headlight door
« on: October 28, 2010, 18:22:35 »
i bought a replacement headlight door the glass and chrome (AN) but somehow i am doing something wrong, i just cant get it to fit properly
is there a certain procedure or a trick?

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Re: problem installing headlight door
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2010, 19:11:49 »
I have 2 new ones on the way so if there is a trick to fitting them properly Let us know.  Is your new one an after market or an original MB part?  This could make a difference on fit.
Brad

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Re: problem installing headlight door
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2010, 19:49:15 »
I just installed 2 new headlight doors.  I had to transfer the bulb assemblies.  Hear are some pictures of what I had to do.  The rubber mounting was brittle so I made new ones with a vaccum hose.  Everything fit well.
Brad

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Re: problem installing headlight door
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2010, 19:50:33 »
more pictures.  The last 2 pics are before the change
« Last Edit: November 01, 2010, 22:14:31 by badali »
Brad

1961 220 Sb
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2019 E 450 4 Matic
2022 GLC 300 4 Matic