R129. - How easy to change complete headlight units

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Vintage Racer

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Dordogne, France
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2001 Mercedes R129, SL320......1959 Triumph TR3a......2010 Discovery 4.
Need to change the headlights (standard lights) over to LHD on my 2001 SL320.

The dealer wants £1000.00 (1200.00 euros) to supply & fit.

I can pick up a pair of new 'aftermarket' light units for around 450.00 euros.

So question is............how easy is it to change the units myself?

Cheers

Glynn
 
main cost will be buying the units.

bumper off, swap units, bumper back on.

there are bolts under the bumper hence has to come off
 
I'm not sure you even need to remove the bumper - just the trim piece that goes underneath the light.

There's a screw at the back of the light near the radiator that's a bit of a pig though.
 
replacement of headlamps is easy. remove indicators [ 2 minutes ] remove headlamp
wipers [ 2 minutes ] remove headlamp wiper panels [ 2 minutes ] unbolt,remove headlamps,disconnect [ 5 minutes each ]!!
 

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