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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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Headlamp Replacement

The high beam lamp on my Xenon equipped 2000 E320 has failed. Has anyone replaced the high beam? Is it a reasonable DIY project?
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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1. pop open hood
2. remove plastic cover
3. twist bulb out of socket
4. replace bulb
reverse order 3, 2, 1.

Done.
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 04:59 PM
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Remember not to touch the glass part of the bulb at any time with your bare fingers...
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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2014 E550 4matic,, sold 2012 E 350 4matic,,sold 2010 e350 4w,sold 2002 e320 se
I guess the 4 yr,50K warranty is done,,otherwise the dealer would be an option.
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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The warranty was up three weeks ago (but not before the CD changer failed).

Thanks to all for the input. I'll try to get to the bulb in the morning.
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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FYI, the bulb size is H7.
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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I got the cover off with no problem but could not figure out how to get to the high-beam bulb. However, when I put everything back together the high-beam started working! Must have been a loose wire or corroded socket.
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