How to remove xenon headlight bulb??
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06 CLK500, 05 ML500
How to remove xenon headlight bulb??
I was finally able to get the small screws loosened using a small allen wrench, but can't get the orange piece to turn.
Am i doing this right? I'm trying to get it out to make sure the part # to order.
Thanks.
Am i doing this right? I'm trying to get it out to make sure the part # to order.
Thanks.
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if that is for the OEM MB lighting system, they only made one type, and it uses
a reflector design. so the bulb would be a D2R bulb. if you only replace one,
you run the risk of having one bulb operating at a different color than the other.
so if you can afford it, buy two. OEM only used Osram or Philips brands.
i don't one one but from the looks of your photo, use a Torx bit and loosen (not
remove) several turns. then, rotate that plastic fitting CCW and it should lift
off....giving you access to the bulb.
a reflector design. so the bulb would be a D2R bulb. if you only replace one,
you run the risk of having one bulb operating at a different color than the other.
so if you can afford it, buy two. OEM only used Osram or Philips brands.
i don't one one but from the looks of your photo, use a Torx bit and loosen (not
remove) several turns. then, rotate that plastic fitting CCW and it should lift
off....giving you access to the bulb.
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you don't need to unscrew the torx screws! this system are design to hold the bulb without remove nothing.. you only need to rotate the plastic yellow holder & lift off, after you would pull of the bulb.
The yellow holder sometimes is a bit hard to turn.. but don't scare it not crack if you turn them properly... turn it counter-clock to lift out
Fabio Daniel
The yellow holder sometimes is a bit hard to turn.. but don't scare it not crack if you turn them properly... turn it counter-clock to lift out
Fabio Daniel
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good to know, Fabio. considering that would be the only HID that I know of
which requires tools to remove the bulb...it occurred to me that the fastener
design used bordered on overkill.
which requires tools to remove the bulb...it occurred to me that the fastener
design used bordered on overkill.
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Hahahahaha is pretty easy remove the HID bulbs in this case... in the first first Gen cars (97 - 98) with the big HID ballaster you need to remove 3 x 8mm bolts to lift out the bulb.. after cars has the easy design to remove the bulbs same ase the picture
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you don't need to unscrew the torx screws! this system are design to hold the bulb without remove nothing.. you only need to rotate the plastic yellow holder & lift off, after you would pull of the bulb.
The yellow holder sometimes is a bit hard to turn.. but don't scare it not crack if you turn them properly... turn it counter-clock to lift out
Fabio Daniel
The yellow holder sometimes is a bit hard to turn.. but don't scare it not crack if you turn them properly... turn it counter-clock to lift out
Fabio Daniel
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the bulb has a small wire going from the base to the end. I can't remember if the wire was supposed to be on the bottom or on top when putting the bulb back in the holder... any help is appreciated. thanks.
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'01 W210 E320 CDI
It is a general misconception that the screws need to be removed or loosened! The orange-colored-piece simply snaps over pins held in place with the screws. I've replaced D2R bulbs on both first generation- and facelift W210's and all you need to do is turn the orange-colored-piece. First turn and take off the large connector on the back of the bulb, then turn the orange piece which takes some force. The base of the D2R bulb has a notch so it cannot be mounted in a wrong manner. Good luck!
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Well, I replaced both of the the bulbs. My drivers side head lamp still did not work. I made sure the bulb worked by installing it on the other headlight. Looks like it is a bad ballast. I ordered a replacement universal ballast from here:
http://www.philipsxenon.com/philips-...ballast-p-1269
I'll let you know how it turns out.
http://www.philipsxenon.com/philips-...ballast-p-1269
I'll let you know how it turns out.
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It is a general misconception that the screws need to be removed or loosened! The orange-colored-piece simply snaps over pins held in place with the screws. I've replaced D2R bulbs on both first generation- and facelift W210's and all you need to do is turn the orange-colored-piece. First turn and take off the large connector on the back of the bulb, then turn the orange piece which takes some force. The base of the D2R bulb has a notch so it cannot be mounted in a wrong manner. Good luck!
Just grab it like a man and turn it!
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Rotate counter clockwise...it needs a very firm twist. You shouldn't even have to loosen the three screws.
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Well, I replaced both of the the bulbs. My drivers side head lamp still did not work. I made sure the bulb worked by installing it on the other headlight. Looks like it is a bad ballast. I ordered a replacement universal ballast from here:
http://www.philipsxenon.com/philips-...ballast-p-1269
I'll let you know how it turns out.
http://www.philipsxenon.com/philips-...ballast-p-1269
I'll let you know how it turns out.
#17
sorry for bringing old thread, but im desperate searching for those yellow holders that holds xenon bulbs in place. Was changing the bulb and cracked that, stupid me. Any ideas where i could find that?
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