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As some of you may know I have a set of MAE wheels with polished rims (they are bare metal). The problem of course is that if you drive the car on a daily basis, the wheels need at least 1 hour of polishing weekly. I was seriously thinking of putting the OEM wheels back on to last me through...

This is quite a complex mod and if you aren’t sure you can do then don’t. My local dealer said to me that fitting folding mirrors is to a RHD car is not on there job list and therefore “you’re on your own”!! Very reassuring! The aim is to go from this: To this: First you will need...

Hello... sorry for this unusual post; but I'm in an IT ... fix here. My left arm is handcuffed to an empty 42u swerver rack and I'm having some trouble getting free... ideas or should is start calling csg? michele

HOWTO: install a CD changer into a CLK cabriolet. I recently went through the exercise of installing a Mercedes 6 disc CD changer into the boot of my CLK cabriolet and hooked it up to my COMAND. To do this, here is what I did. I bought the changer and the bracket off eBay. The power/wakeup...

HOWTO: install a CD changer into a CLK cabriolet. I recently went through the exercise of installing a Mercedes 6 disc CD changer into the boot of my CLK cabriolet and hooked it up to my COMAND. To do this, here is what I did. I bought the changer and the bracket off eBay. The power/wakeup...

Detailed below are the steps I took to install COMAND into my facelifted A208 CLK320 cabriolet. A short note on the type of COMAND to obtain; Always, if at all possible get the newest COMAND for your type of vehicle. The installation will be a lot easier if your unit was designed for...

Detailed below are the steps I took to install COMAND into my facelifted A208 CLK320 cabriolet. A short note on the type of COMAND to obtain; Always, if at all possible get the newest COMAND for your type of vehicle. The installation will be a lot easier if your unit was designed for...

How to: Fit an facelift rear bumper onto a pre-facelift w202 C-Class. Time taken 30-45 Mins Parts required: -A set of facelift rear bumper clamps (£15ish from Mercman) Tools required: -10mm & 13mm Sockets -Pair of pilers -Another person (Ideally) 1. Clear your boot of all...

Over the past few weeks I have been carrying out various mod's one friends suggested was to get the door handles body coloured. After reading Mambo's post I decided that I was going to go down the route of spraying them myself rather that shelling out the £75+ for a new set. Yes it is time...

I've been researching again. :bannana: :bannana: So you all want to win the next MBClub(UK) GTG Cleanest Car competition or you just want to really impress the neighbours, or you have to much time on your hands and want to create a Show car finish on your every day run around car? Well I...

1) open glove box... 2) pop off small cover at the end of the wooden trim exposing a screw. 3) wooden section now rotates out leaving this:- 4) remove those two screws. 5) unclip these little tags Theses two iirc - a small screwdriver or knife blade is required, and...

My how-to to replace oil guides or oil channels on a 119 motor (5.0L V8) http://www.baxnet.net/merc/oilguides/story.htm

Hi All I have a 1987 500SEL (W126), could someone please forward me some links or tell me where I can find info on how to service my Merc. Even if its just changing the oil or filters or whatever, any help would be gratefully received Thanks all Tad

HOWTO: Install dimming RVM pre facelift W202 Just done My RVM today Big thanks to Ricky for supplying my mirrors so quick :bannana: First switch off the interior light and ignition. This is how it starts off,The original Rear view mirror. For the pre facelift cars the interior light...

HOWTO: Install Interior Dimming RVM - Pre Facelift W202 Just done My RVM today Big thanks to Ricky for supplying my mirrors so quick :bannana: First switch off the interior light and ignition. This is how it starts off,The original Rear view mirror. For the pre facelift cars the...

The first thing I did was to lower lower door window to gain access to the "C" clip.Fold the door mirror forward to expose the "C" shaped clip. Then with a flat bladed screwdriver insert between the clip and the plastic stop and move the clip away from the stop by turning the screwdriver...

HOWTO: Remove Door Mirror and Glass - W202 (other models apply) The first thing I did was to lower lower door window to gain access to the "C" clip.Fold the door mirror forward to expose the "C" shaped clip. Then with a flat bladed screwdriver insert between the clip and the plastic stop...

This mod is for a W208 CLK, but other "pre-facelift" Mercedes might be similar, but I have heard that some facelift car bumper "lowers" dont fit the pre-facelift bumpers. ie SLK etc. But good for me, the CLK parts are fully compatible!! Allow a good 4 hours total for the work! If you...

Fitting sideskirts is quite an easy mod…. Firstly you need the parts. I purchased mine second hand. This applies to a 1999 pre-facelift W208 CLK, but it is more-than likely most pre-facelift Mercedes will be similar. Part number for the passenger side skirt is A208 698 11 54. Not sure on...

Hi, Here is a description of how I changed my plugs on my '97 c240T. This is a simple enough job, which is made difficult by lack of working space. You need no special tools and it took me about 2.5 hours, going slow and taking pics. MB allows 1.7 hours for this procedure, and they do...