Crankin

I have one flickering and need to replace it.

Is it best to replace both sides, as I have heard that the sides may not match in color and brightness if you don't?

What brand and model bulb did the factory install in these? Can the bulb be replaced without pulling the headlight cover out of the car?

Thanks.

kraut56

if you have the HID, the bulbs are expensive.

Changing both at the same time may not be necessary.

You need to take the headlight assy out, there are youtube videos for that.
It involves removing a screw at the bumper near the grille, removing the bolt at the top of the headlight.
Then swivel it out (down) and pull it inwards out of the ball socket.

Good luck!

Benzman33

They always say replace both bulbs at the same time. ESP if you have HID. You will get the new bulb and it will be a different color then the other.

kraut56

Yea, but you are talking $300.00 to $ 400.00.

MB in WIS does NOT say to change both, but to log the replacement time into memory.

Benzman33

If you cant pay 300-400 you shouldn't own this car....

Benzman33

I also don't really see the price being 300-400....

kraut56

check the price for 2 bulbs for an S600 at MB

tusabes

You don't need to remove the headlight , and any stereo shop that sells hid can change the bulbs with aftermarket for about $100 a pair

Or you can buy Phillips brand hid on Amazon for about $30 each

Or generic hid bulbs for about $10/pair

Crankin

How do you replace the bulb without removing the headlight?

kraut56

Maybe my comment on HID is wrong; I'm talking about the Xenon bulbs; if you can get those for $ 10.00 - great!

To get to those you have to "swivel" the headlight assy forward/down (remove the bolt at the top), and remove before a screw holding the bumper cover.

Benzman33

Only fools go the dealer and pay full price....

ibeforreal

I have replaced bi-zenon bulbs and never removed a headlight. Read post #2 in the following link: https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...b-my-w220.html

tusabes

Yes you can get generic hid xenon bulbs for $10/pair and no you don't need to remove the headlight