Firenza

Any expertise knows how to disassemble the front ashtray compartment in order to replace new light bulbs for night illuminating.
P.S. Not just the ashtray box.

ATS

You have to be smoking for the light to come on.. ok.. just kidding.

jangy

Are you sure it is not the fuse?

Also, if it is under warranty, I suggest allowing the servic department of your MBZ dealer deal with it. I would never get into taking that beautiful dash apart.

Firenza

Not the fuse. Cause the lamps are working sometimes when going through rough road. Must be poor connection for the lamps. I believe there's no need to disassembling the dash, but just the ashtray compartment.

jangy

Actually, my dad has a 2002 E320 and he has the same issue. LOL I completely forgot. He took it in and they "fixed" it. It would also blink on and off as you jiggled the lighter itself.

Good luck. I'd still get it to the dealer to document any shorts, loose wiring, etc. It could lead to other issues and its best to let them handle it rather than have an excuse to blame you for it later.

Good luck

RJC

Had the light go out on my CLK500, they found it was more than just the bulb; take it in.

Miguk_Saram

Firenza:

Ashtray disassembly instructions follow:

1. open the ashtray
2. pry the shifter wood panel up with your fingers at the ashtray side...the panel is held in by clips at the frontside - release these clips by pulling the panel up...the rear of the woodpanel comes out by moving the panel forwards
3. unclip the 2 plastic clips at the front of the ashtray that hold the ashtray in
4. take out the ashtray after the clips have been released
5. take off the connector at the back of the ashtray

Firenza

Thanks.
Just got back from dealer and they fixed it!! Couldn't wait any longer cause I thought no one was able to help here. I saw the whole procedure and it was just like your instructions. Thanks again for helping!!

armiani

Anybody know how to change Mercedes W166 ash tray bulb and illuminated cigarette lighter light?

Much appreciated,
Thanks