Because the lack of detailed information in regards to installing the LED star emblem on Mercedes. I decided to start a thread on it. I purchased a LED star from "s-lifeauto" via ebay. Because I could not get any detailed information related to the type of emblem. I bought both the snap in and twist versions. As a result I have concluded that the Snap Version is the one you want. Here is a link... Illuminated Car Led Front Grille Star Emblem Lights For Mercedes Benz Snap Type | eBay
*Snap type Fits Mercedes V-Klasse - Metris/Vito (W447) 2016-2022
"Illuminated Car Led Front Grille Star Emblem Lights For Mercedes Benz Snap Type"
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PART 1:
To install, first you will need to pull off the front grill. Another forum user posted up the snaps that hold it on. (Use a flat head screwdriver) I will re-post his image here.
However, he failed to mention that before you can pull the grill off, along the sides are 3 plastic clips and one big one on the bottom. Without knowing this info you run the risk of cracking your grill or breaking off a tab. So go slow. Slowly press out each clip, switching from the left to the right. It will feel as though the grill isn't moving but it will slowly come loose. The clip on the bottom will come undone on its own once you get both sides loose. The bottom clip may need a little help on some grills but most times it will come undone without any pulling.
Once you get the grill off. Look at the emblem from behind. You will see several tabs around the emblem. Slowly slide your tool under the clips and twist your screwdrive so that the emblem pulls forward. The plastic is a little weak so just know that some clips might break if you use too much pressure. Once the chrome star part of the emblem is off. Take your hand and twist the black star frame until it loosens up a little. You will see how it comes off of the grill. There are 3 tabs holding it on. The point is to the get the tabs to slip off. Thus allowing you to take the star frame off of the grill.
Take the new LED emblem with the chrome star on it and line up the top tab. It will be the biggest one. It fits between the slots. I will add a photo for reference. Once its on press the emblem into the grill and try to get the remaining two tabs to slip over the little ledge, thus locking the emblem into place. It may take a little effoer to get it to seat perfectly. Once its on the emblem will be locked into place.
Take the cable and route it through the engine bay securing with zip ties.
In Part two I will cover the electrical installation of wiring the LED up the easiest method.
*Snap type Fits Mercedes V-Klasse - Metris/Vito (W447) 2016-2022
"Illuminated Car Led Front Grille Star Emblem Lights For Mercedes Benz Snap Type"
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PART 1:
To install, first you will need to pull off the front grill. Another forum user posted up the snaps that hold it on. (Use a flat head screwdriver) I will re-post his image here.
However, he failed to mention that before you can pull the grill off, along the sides are 3 plastic clips and one big one on the bottom. Without knowing this info you run the risk of cracking your grill or breaking off a tab. So go slow. Slowly press out each clip, switching from the left to the right. It will feel as though the grill isn't moving but it will slowly come loose. The clip on the bottom will come undone on its own once you get both sides loose. The bottom clip may need a little help on some grills but most times it will come undone without any pulling.
Once you get the grill off. Look at the emblem from behind. You will see several tabs around the emblem. Slowly slide your tool under the clips and twist your screwdrive so that the emblem pulls forward. The plastic is a little weak so just know that some clips might break if you use too much pressure. Once the chrome star part of the emblem is off. Take your hand and twist the black star frame until it loosens up a little. You will see how it comes off of the grill. There are 3 tabs holding it on. The point is to the get the tabs to slip off. Thus allowing you to take the star frame off of the grill.
Take the new LED emblem with the chrome star on it and line up the top tab. It will be the biggest one. It fits between the slots. I will add a photo for reference. Once its on press the emblem into the grill and try to get the remaining two tabs to slip over the little ledge, thus locking the emblem into place. It may take a little effoer to get it to seat perfectly. Once its on the emblem will be locked into place.
Take the cable and route it through the engine bay securing with zip ties.
In Part two I will cover the electrical installation of wiring the LED up the easiest method.