W211 Headlight cover steamy?

[digisatman]

Hi all,

I have a w211 E-class, gave it a nice wash and dry in the morning. Just came back from a ride now, and noticed that the headlight and sidelight cover on the drivers side are steamed up from inside. It was perfect it the morning, never been like this before and im not sure if this is a problem or not and how it can be cleared. The passengers side is clear, perfect.

Heres a pic of how it looks right now:

What is wrong?

Thanks,

Digisatman

 

[television]

It would appear that the seal is not intact and its letting moisture in, it can be fixed by removing the glass and re sealing

 

[digisatman]

is it a DIY job, how hard is it? Bearing in mind, i dont have a clue how to do this. Mods please close this duplicate thread. sorry, Digisatman

 

[television]

I will look it up over the week end, jog me if I forget, it is a DIY

 

[Thegemmesabogie]

The front bumper has to come off to get the headlight unit out.

 

[television]

I think that this may have been a one off thing with a little water getting in.
leave the car facing the sun and it will go away.

If it happens again I will give you the bumper removal info

 

[digisatman]

hi, done exactly that today and its all cleared up, will let you know if it happens again!

thanks for your help.

 

[BlackC55]

The headlamp glass is not removeable. Its part of the headlight!! If it happens again leave the headlamps on for two mins and it goes away.