SL 500 Turnsignal Lens Replacement - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 08-09-2004, 05:02 PM

While my 94 SL 500 was parked at the supermarket the other day, some mental midget obliterated my passenger side turnsignal lens with a shopping cart. Fortunately, there was no other damage. Looking for some insight on DIY replacement, any direction would be most appreciated.

THANX

bobterry99 · #2 08-12-2004, 06:47 AM

The lens clips in. Open the hood and look at the electrical connector for the lamp in the lens. Between the connector and the fender is the V-shaped clip. Simply squeeze the clip and slide the lens forward and out.

Used lenses are regularly on eBay. I bought a pair earlier this year for $15.

LeaUK · #3 08-14-2004, 10:21 AM

I hope you're going to replace then with the 98 clear version??

Markymark · #4 09-01-2004, 01:07 AM

If you buy the clear lenses make sure there not the cheap ones. I bought a new set off of ebay and they suck!!! The rubber strip around the lense wasnt wide enough so there was a gap between the lense and rubber strip and of course they will not refund me.

LeaUK · #5 09-01-2004, 04:41 PM

Benz only for certain items really pays off. Clears fronts for post 98 look are only 40UKP each. Rears are a little more at 110UKP each but what a difference. They totally change the look of the benz.

Don't go for the cheap rears either as they're really not any cheaper and often do not come with a quality seal. The last thing you need is condensation in the lenes...looks real 'cheap'!!

For side repeaters (for those Europeans out there) the post 98s will fit but will need a little modification. A small and thin file is required to modify the lens to fit the pre 98 holder. It's not difficult...

KenSilver · #6 09-09-2004, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markymark

If you buy the clear lenses make sure there not the cheap ones. I bought a new set off of ebay and they suck!!! The rubber strip around the lense wasnt wide enough so there was a gap between the lense and rubber strip and of course they will not refund me.

I've just bought a pair of AMG style clear lenses off eBay, cost US$40 + shipping. Who sold you yours?

Ken Silver
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~1993 SL500, glistening triple black, xenons: http://www.kensilver.com/SL
~1999 SLK 230 Kompressor, silver/black leather, CD, immaculate (my wife's)
~1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. black & silver
~1991 Daimler, shiny grey/grey leather, best in country!
~ex 350SL, 230E, 280E, MX5 and a lot of other makes not nearly as nice.