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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 12:12 AM
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Changing bixenon headlight bulb, help please!
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I'm trying to change out my drivers side headlight bulb. Doing as the book says but when i try to pull the actual bulb out, only the socket comes out and the bulb stays stuck in the housing. Any suggestions on how to get it out?

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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 04:07 PM
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Generally with Xenon HID bulbs, there is a metal clip holding the actual bulb in... Did you unclip it?
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no, I have fat hands so i can barely reach in there, lol. I can barely even see anything. The owners manual says to turn the socket counter clockwise and the bulb/socket should come out. This is exactly how it is on my c230 and normally it works.

Do you know where the clip is? or maybe have any pics? thanks!
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I've replaced my HID bulbs and all I had to do is twist the bulb to remove and install. When you attempted to remove the bulb, did you push in first then twist?
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I've only done W208's, not 209's, so it's probably twist and go on the 209... I wish I knew... As in, I wish I had a 209.
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I've replaced my HID bulbs and all I had to do is twist the bulb to remove and install. When you attempted to remove the bulb, did you push in first then twist?
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I've only done W208's, not 209's, so it's probably twist and go on the 209... I wish I knew... As in, I wish I had a 209.


no, i didnt push in first, i just twisted. Should i do that?
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no, i didnt push in first, i just twisted. Should i do that?
I looked over my notes, what I instructed above is for the fog light. I believe your 2005 CLK55 uses a D2S bulb, so it has 2 clips that retain it. Look at the video link below, its for a G37 but it's similar to what our car uses. It can be done without removing the headlamp, but it's a tight fit and it's tough putting those clips back on the new bulb (it helps to remember the orientation of the bulb/clips when you remove it).

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I've always had problems with this. I think I had issues getting the bulb in with the clip - it's lame but I always had my mechanic do it.
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