If you are lvl up you front end do the grill when you do the light assembly replacement. Also a good time to hit your front end with some canned air. I found a few little pockets of dust build up.
Thanks for the video. I was wondering if there was an easy way to replace the inner "parking/city" light on these units. It looks like a PITA to get to and was hoping I wouldnt have to remove the whole unit to get to it. My initial thought is to use a pair of long needle nose pliers. Any advice would be appreciated, Thanks!!
I would also after getting the lamps in place try them before putting the bumper back in place. I've seen brand new lamps with bad bulbs from shipping.
Thanks for this post. Excellent tutorial! I found it immensely helpful and saved a lot of money by doing this myself. Any suggestions on the best process for reattaching the pivot bracket? -For me, that is the most challenging step of the project. I'm not sure I see how to do that withour removing the wheel well cover.
Nice where did you get the new one's? I have the Xenon lights is that what yours were? Also I didn't see how the ball and Pivot bracket went back in? Maybe I should remove the wheel to see how I'm taking apart first? Thank you again! Awesome.
Great video. Ignore the folks who cannot seem to turn down the volume on their computer as they watch. The only confusing part is with the bumper and the 'bar' that was removed behind the wheel well cover with only taking one screw out on the external side. How does it detach on the motor side? Do you need to detach it or can it just hang loose until you are done? Thanks for any clarification.
The removal is fairly straight forward but the replacement is quite challenging and am struggling with that. You remove one screw then it's a small pivot then pull to remove it. To replace it appears that you really need to remove the wheel and the wheel well cover.
Attn: 2011 & 2012 ML 350 owners! I know how to replace the passenger side front running light without removing the bumper!! All you have to do is 1. Turn the steering wheel/tire maximum to the left. 2. With a large screw driver, directly at the bottom of the head light, remove the 3 plastic press on security buttons holding the black plastic fender flap that runs along the front bumper. 3. Carefully peel back the flap away from the bumper and... BINGO! You can now reach up and easily unscrew the cap on the running head light. 4. Using a flash light you can disconnect the bulb and replace it with the new one. 5. Then just reverse the assembly process. It took me a day to figure it out because the driver side running light is easy to get too. But the other side is blocked by all kinds of wire harness gadgets.. GOOD LUCK ( :
I’m currently stuck on remove the pivot bracket. The video doesn’t provide enough detail on detaching the corners of the bumper to access that last screw that holds the light assembly. I’m a little concerned about breaking some hidden clip or other plastic part.
David Foster i just got mine apart. Where you take the screw out closest to the tire grab the bracket with pliers. It pulls toward the center of the car and it will pivot at the front point and release. I hope this helps. I fought with it a little before I figured it out
when you replace the old with the new one aren't there supposed to have a ballast and control module i didnt see them at all in the one installed but you just plugged the 4 connectors i think?
It actually is easy you only need to take off 4 screws to remove the bumper it doesn't get more easy than that unless he skipped some steps. Usually there are screws on the bottom of the car as well.
It's really not, especially considering the savings compared to an auto repair shop. Having never performed this task on any car previously, i was able to accomplish this in about 4 hours with at least 45 minutes of that time being simply rewatching this video to ensure proper execution of the steps.
Such a great music choice brother, and a very helpful video too. Cheers 🥂
If you are lvl up you front end do the grill when you do the light assembly replacement. Also a good time to hit your front end with some canned air. I found a few little pockets of dust build up.
Thanks for the video. I was wondering if there was an easy way to replace the inner "parking/city" light on these units. It looks like a PITA to get to and was hoping I wouldnt have to remove the whole unit to get to it. My initial thought is to use a pair of long needle nose pliers. Any advice would be appreciated, Thanks!!
Great video. Very easy to follow. Thanks for the post
I would also after getting the lamps in place try them before putting the bumper back in place. I've seen brand new lamps with bad bulbs from shipping.
Just bought a 2006 ml350 with broken right headlight. This will make it easy to replace. Thanks
Thanks for this post. Excellent tutorial! I found it immensely helpful and saved a lot of money by doing this myself.
Any suggestions on the best process for reattaching the pivot bracket?
-For me, that is the most challenging step of the project. I'm not sure I see how to do that withour removing the wheel well cover.
Nice where did you get the new one's? I have the Xenon lights is that what yours were? Also I didn't see how the ball and Pivot bracket went back in? Maybe I should remove the wheel to see how I'm taking apart first? Thank you again! Awesome.
Thank you VERY much for that detailed video ❤
Thank you. Great video!!!!
Good stuff!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great Job Thanks!
Great video. Ignore the folks who cannot seem to turn down the volume on their computer as they watch. The only confusing part is with the bumper and the 'bar' that was removed behind the wheel well cover with only taking one screw out on the external side. How does it detach on the motor side? Do you need to detach it or can it just hang loose until you are done? Thanks for any clarification.
The removal is fairly straight forward but the replacement is quite challenging and am struggling with that. You remove one screw then it's a small pivot then pull to remove it. To replace it appears that you really need to remove the wheel and the wheel well cover.
what kind of machine is that min 04:10 min
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Thanks!!
I didn't see the pivot bracket reinstalled. Did I miss something?
Good job
Thanks for the video
Good video
Thanks
What would be the difference in removal on a 2009 model GL550 head lamp assy?
Attn: 2011 & 2012 ML 350 owners! I know how to replace the passenger side front running light without removing the bumper!! All you have to do is
1. Turn the steering wheel/tire maximum to the left.
2. With a large screw driver, directly at the bottom of the head light, remove the 3 plastic press on security buttons holding the black plastic fender flap that runs along the front bumper.
3. Carefully peel back the flap away from the bumper and... BINGO! You can now reach up and easily unscrew the cap on the running head light.
4. Using a flash light you can disconnect the bulb and replace it with the new one.
5. Then just reverse the assembly process. It took me a day to figure it out because the driver side running light is easy to get too. But the other side is blocked by all kinds of wire harness gadgets.. GOOD LUCK ( :
Great vid,thx.
Is there somewhere else on this thread any answers at all are given ?
I’m currently stuck on remove the pivot bracket. The video doesn’t provide enough detail on detaching the corners of the bumper to access that last screw that holds the light assembly. I’m a little concerned about breaking some hidden clip or other plastic part.
David Foster i just got mine apart. Where you take the screw out closest to the tire grab the bracket with pliers. It pulls toward the center of the car and it will pivot at the front point and release. I hope this helps. I fought with it a little before I figured it out
@@travisperkins2008 any suggestions on how to reattached this bracket. I've found it quite challenging.
Do you know where ballast location
Might as well clean the condensing coil since the grill is off.
when you replace the old with the new one aren't there supposed to have a ballast and control module i didnt see them at all in the one installed but you just plugged the 4 connectors i think?
Think theyre inside the headlight
Should have shown to check the bulbs and also aiming the lites
Good Job !!
Why does it cost so much to replace. Does it really take up to four hours to replace?
Is it big difference with GL 2009?
No
Is the new ones fit on 4Matic ML350 2009 Model?
And from where we can get it?
ORDER THEM FROM THE DEALER.
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What a pain in the ass to work on German cars!
I gladly paid $400 labor to have them installed! 😂
Gl450 headlight removal is identical.
Wait... the title says "easy"! LOOOL!
It actually is easy you only need to take off 4 screws to remove the bumper it doesn't get more easy than that unless he skipped some steps. Usually there are screws on the bottom of the car as well.
The dealer wanted 12 hundred to install.
Look simply fix up
Nothing easy here. End of Story.
If you follow the video, it's easy.
Whoever design this shit is a pain in the butt. Lol!
Jesus, NO LOUD DEAFENING MUSIC, PLEASE! You're driving me crazy! You're dismantling the whole car front off. For a DIY job, it's just too much, man.
It's really not, especially considering the savings compared to an auto repair shop. Having never performed this task on any car previously, i was able to accomplish this in about 4 hours with at least 45 minutes of that time being simply rewatching this video to ensure proper execution of the steps.
Instead of playing music, talk and discuss what you are doing!
A true technician doesn’t need discussion, the jams a buuuuumpin dawg
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