1999 R129 centre brake light strip

[tiswas]

Not sure if this is the right place to post but here we go anyway!

My 1999 R129 is still performing well. Thinking of treating her to a new centre brake light strip as the current one is looking a bit sad, especially after I tried to clean it with a bit of white vinegar!

I would get a garage to fit it as I do not have the foggiest when it comes to car maintenence. I assume that I can just replace the lens if it is otherwise working ok? Is this what I need? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154598853180?hash=item23fecf4a3c:g:XYIAAOSwEdBhNYuH

What else should I be thinking about?

Thanks and regards to all.

Rob

 

[LostKiwi]

Should be a straightforward replacement.

 

[Blobcat]

Moved it out into a new thread for you

 

[mioba]

If that is all you need then you can see you just prise the old one out and push the new one in.
Best to do on a warmer day as you dont want the plastic lugs breaking and warmer weather is usually better for the glue to set (looks to be an adhesive strip there).

Tbf looks like no more than a 5 min job.

 

[tiswas]

Thanks guys.

Not sure when we will see warm weather in Norfolk again!

 

[Frontstep]

If its anything like a later 210 estate its a tricky job.

Youtube it.

 

[tiswas]

Just as I feel confident enough to place the order someone comes along and ruins it!

Why is it so hard? Does it not slot on and off?

Thanks

 

[mioba]

If what you have is as your ebay link then yes you can clearly see how it fits