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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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City Lights - how to change the bulbs??

anyone hav any ideas how to change these? I am switching to LEDs from AZN optics from this site but have no clue how to access these bulbs? There is no romm at all behind headlight to put my hand in ... there has to be a way - what do i need to do?
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Standing/park 5w bulb

turn socket ccw remove bulb,replace return cw.
if no room in your model probably why they issued this warning


"Replacing the bulbs for the front lamps is a
technically complex process. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work
carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center"

get some smaller hands involved is my only suggestion.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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long needle nose pliers....it can be done
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 01:55 AM
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Agreed with Benzo. Had the dealership replace one bulb at a cost of over 200.00 dollars. Never again!

long needle nose pliers and in less than 5 minutes both sides are done.
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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I was doing the hi and lo beams and had trouble with tight quarters. I can touch the "city" lights but couldn't get them out by hand. Pliers work great though.
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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I got the AZN bulbs also. Unless you have mini hands, recommend someone with professional tools. Had mine changed at Euro specialist local shop for $40. Well worth it. They look great when you get them changed, but your fogs will look really yellow! Haven't changed them, and they only come on when the "cornering" feature activates them.
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