HELP!! TIPS/DIYS: Body, Trim, Lighting, Interior, Audio

[gregs210]

NOTE: This thread pays homage to the original DIY sticky started by OBX884 and updated by Storm to help reduce clutter and allow for more comprehensive lists of DIY procedures, tips and tricks. DIY/TIPS threads will be updated as useful threads are added to our forum. Should the moderators miss a new addition, please PM one of us so we can add them.

Your BenzWorld W210 Moderators offer their thanks to all who have contributed!


How can I get help for my problem/issue?
(Okay, this one is tongue-in-cheek)
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/show....php?t=1334000

Common W210 Issues
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...sues-w210.html

Owners' Manuals (Downloadable PDF) (Thanks, ohlord)
Mercedes E Class Owners Manual and more




Audio

Antenna Fix JamieK
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/show....php?t=1324049

CD-Changer Fix omeyhomey
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...air-guide.html

CD Changer: Adding to a Wagon, diagnosis of mechanism, fiber issues jjohnv
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...ket-wagon.html

DIY: iPOD Integration W210 (Prefacelift) Storm.
bipesauto.com (click on Bipes iPod/Portable MP3 Adapter link)

Radio Programming Sequence lkchris
http://www.beckerautosound.com/6003-2001-02/3302%203309%206003%20operations%20manual.pdf


Interior

DIY: Cabin Filter Replacement ohlord
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...lter-tips.html

DIY: Leatherique (w/ pictures) Designo E320
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...atherique.html

DIY: Seat Covers, Front, R&R (w/pictures) AE1K
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...at-covers.html

Shifter Removal (w/ Pictures) covinsky
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...e-replace.html

DIY: Steering wheel swap/removal (w/pictures) gregs210 & G-AMG
Steering Wheel Swap, step by step
Photo Diy- Steering Wheel Removal

DIY: Window Regulator Replacement (Rear) - Pictorial Ashman78
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1226700

DIY: Window Regulator (Rear) - Rebuilding Kajtek1
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1332991

Seat Belt Noise atabibia
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/show....php?t=1335605

Trapped Water After Washing ProV1X
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/show....php?t=1334481



Interior Electrical

Instrument Panel/Pixel issue JP1, allwheeldrive777
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...-read-out.html
(Starting especially at post no. 19 and following)
Fix the failing contact strips within your cluster to get those pixels back Franasia
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...-pictures.html

Instrument Panel Removal and Light/LED Replacement threads A1EK
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...umination.html (this one includes how to remove the cluster)
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...ent-panel.html

Key - Chrome SmartKey raymond-
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...-u-snooze.html




Lighting

DIY: Courtesy Light Replacement, HVAC vent controls (w/pictures) kobus
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...el-lights.html

DIY: Fog Lamp Lens Replacement - Pictorial Kobus
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...ight-lens.html

DIY: Fog Lamp Lens Replacement (no pics, just description, in 211 forum but for a 210)
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211...og-lights.html

DIY: Headlight Removal (Pre Facelift) 007, E-klasse, Rufrob
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...t-removal.html
>Video of procedure albozEclass
YouTube - MB W210 headlight remove
>Instruction for bumper removal, post-facelift MY zam2000
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...ter-model.html

DIY: Headlight Restoration (Polishing, etc.) docfuture
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...s-restore.html

DIY: Headlight Rejuvenation (w/pictures) G-AMG
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...uvenation.html

Headlight (Depo) Question & Answer zam2000
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/show....php?t=1322435

DIY: LED applications JOE55
Product Listing - CAR

DIY: Lamp Malfunctioning Warning mjhawkins2346
Finally Fixing the "Light Malfunction" Errors

Lamp (bulb) Test
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/show....php?t=1334323

Lighting Tip ohlord
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...g-tip-day.html

DIY: Tint your taillights (with pics) jtbeche
JT did this on his W208, same thing for the other MBs though. Very nice results.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1231118

Update pre-facelift models to new design tail lamps raymond-
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...changable.html

Replacing the license-plate bulbs on a sedan MAE320
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...placement.html


Trim

DIY- Hood Star R/R (w/ pictures) G-AMG
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w140...-star-r-r.html

DIY: Lower Windshield Trim (JOE55, LorenzoBenzo)
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...rim-lower.html

Mudflaps (OEM) POS
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/show....php?t=1341539

Trunk liner removal Storm
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...unk-liner.html




And a slew from Mercedesshop: MercedesShopWiki: MercedesShop - Do It Yourself