W 123 Euro headlight replacement - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Stevo · #1 05-07-2018, 06:01 PM

While driving, a rock hit my driver side Euro W123 headlight. I would like to replace it with an OEM part, any ideas on where to get one? I saw replacement "lenses", has done anyone this? I didn't know those lenses were replaceable.

Frank Reiner · #2 05-07-2018, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevo

While driving, a rock hit my driver side Euro W123 headlight. I would like to replace it with an OEM part, any ideas on where to get one? I saw replacement "lenses", has anyone done [anyone] this? I didn't know those lenses were replaceable.

If the reflector & housing are not damaged, then only the lens will be replaced. Take the name (Bosch, Hella, etc.) and part no. from the lens, and entrust them to Google.

Stevo · #3 05-07-2018, 10:24 PM

Thanks for the reply. I was wondering about the particulars of doing the job of actually replacing the lens, sealant used, etc...

MTUpower · #4 05-07-2018, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevo

Thanks for the reply. I was wondering about the particulars of doing the job of actually replacing the lens, sealant used, etc...

There are clips holding the glass in place over a rubber gasket which seals it. Use some "super lube" on that (silicone grease) when you remove the glass with the help of a small flat bladed screwdriver. Buy some https://www.amazon.com/Scotchgard-Clear-Paint-Protection-60-inches/dp/B004VG6QYS/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1525746732&sr=8-12&keywords=headlight+protection+film

Stevo · #5 05-07-2018, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MTUpower

There are clips holding the glass in place over a rubber gasket which seals it. Use some "super lube" on that (silicone grease) when you remove the glass with the help of a small flat bladed screwdriver. Buy some https://www.amazon.com/Scotchgard-Clear-Paint-Protection-60-inches/dp/B004VG6QYS/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1525746732&sr=8-12&keywords=headlight+protection+film

Thanks. I had a protective "film" called, as I remember, "stone guard" on my Euro headlights up until a couple months ago when it became clouded and I removed it. What ever hit my light made a hole the size of a quarter so I dont think even the thick stone guard would have saved it. I dont think the reflector was damaged but that remains to be seen.