Help on changing license plate blub
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2001 CLK320 Cabrio
Help on changing license plate blub
After getting "lamp defective-check lamps" fault, I found one of the license plate lamps had burned out.
How is the license plate lamp cover removed? After removing the 2 screws....it won't come free to allow access to the bulbs (there also is a rivot located between the 2 screws).
How is the license plate lamp cover removed? After removing the 2 screws....it won't come free to allow access to the bulbs (there also is a rivot located between the 2 screws).
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Originally posted by mbtech208
I find it easier to remove the trunklid interior liner and enter from the backside. No comments, Drew.
I find it easier to remove the trunklid interior liner and enter from the backside. No comments, Drew.
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Re: Help on changing license plate blub
Originally posted by Serndipity
After getting "lamp defective-check lamps" fault, I found one of the license plate lamps had burned out.
How is the license plate lamp cover removed? After removing the 2 screws....it won't come free to allow access to the bulbs (there also is a rivot located between the 2 screws).
After getting "lamp defective-check lamps" fault, I found one of the license plate lamps had burned out.
How is the license plate lamp cover removed? After removing the 2 screws....it won't come free to allow access to the bulbs (there also is a rivot located between the 2 screws).
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Thanks for your comments.....the dealer also suggested I replace the lamp by taking off the trunk lid liner...so that is what I did and all is well again.
The strange thing is why did the lamp cover have 2 screws and not come off (thats the way it worked on my BMW) making bulb replacement a snap. Getting the new bulb in through the back side required some effort to get it in place and seated.
The strange thing is why did the lamp cover have 2 screws and not come off (thats the way it worked on my BMW) making bulb replacement a snap. Getting the new bulb in through the back side required some effort to get it in place and seated.
