Euro Lights- disconnecting wipers question

[chazola]

my euro lights are arriving next week and I've been doing some searching regarding installation. I'm removing the wipers and just going with the blank panel.

I can't seem to find anything about disconnecting the headlight wiper hoses though- do I need to plug the hose connection at the washer fluid resevior so I dont loose fluid out of it? Or just disconnect the electrical connectors with the wiper/motor assembly?

[brewtoo]

There are two pump/motors under the washer fluid reservoir. I disconnected the motor that feeds the headlight wiper/washers.

[sixto]

You might cap the lines so they stay clean in case you want functioning washers again.

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

I simply made brackets to mount the wiper motors to the euro lights such that they will fit through the original US wiper position in the panel. I posted dimensions and detailed instructions at the time, you can do a search if you're interested.

It all worked out quite well.

Good luck,

[katmac]

Since you are in a cold climate you might consider switching to the wiper arms of the 94-95 W124 E cars these had "Euro" wipers. you will have to drill holes in the new blank trim panel or get the trim from a 94-95 W124 with wipers at the dealer.

[chazola]

Katmac-

I take it you're the same Katmac I'm buying my euro's from... :-)

I'm in two minds whether to keep wipers or not, I like the benefit in crappy weather but I also like the clean lines you get from no wipers.

The euro wipers look better than the US versions, but I'm on a budget so buying all new wipers isn't really a top priority.

I'll take Larry's suggestion into consideration and see how easy it is to hook up my old wipers with the new lights.

[katmac]

Sounds good let me know how it turns out