Hello all. I need some guidence on how to change the headlamps for my euroheadlights. I am not familiar with this design and don't want to screw it up. thanks...and Merry Christmas All, fellow diesel owners...

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You need to do the physical installation of the new headlamps, and then rewire some for your new (euro) headlamps.

The installation is easy. There are two 10mm bolts that screw into the top of each headlamp. Then I have found it is easiest to remove the trim panel just under the headlamps. To do this, remove the phillips head screw from the front of this trim piece, then the 10mm bolt that holds it onto the fender. Next used a 10mm socket wrench with an extension to get at the last 10mm bolt which is in the middle right under the headlamp.

Now, unscrew the white circular hand nut that holds on the turn signal indicators. Unplug and remove the turn signals. Unplug the old headlight and remove.

Depending on what type of bulbs you plan on running, you may need to run relays and heavier wire to the new headlamps. You will also need the 6-pin style plugs to connect to the euro lamps. Installation of the new euro's is the reverse of the removal of the old lamps.

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1985 300SD "Sady" 235k miles
Wont Start for Anything!

Please provide information as to which "Euro" headlights that you have purchased.

For the SD, you might have "Euro" headlamps that are the same size as stock but accept a removable H4 Halogen bulb.

Or, you might have purchased the complete assembly of headlamp and foglight. In this case the existing headlight door and foglight are completely removed to install the new headlights.

http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W126EuroLights

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Nice job. I'm wondering if I could utilize my orange side lens with this set up. Any comments? Other than tase, thank-you.

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83 SD

84 CD

Yes, you can use your orange side lenses with the euro headlamps.

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1985 300SD "Sady" 235k miles
Wont Start for Anything!

Thanks, Sady.I forgot the extra "t" in taste, in earlier post.

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