Changing license bulbs on CLK430
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Changing license bulbs on CLK430
I posted a request for help on the CLK Forum but this may be the better place. I apologize if this is redundant.
One of the two license plate bulbs on my CLK430 has gone out. I purchased a replacement bulb but cannot remove the trunk plate covering them to affect the repair. I removed the two retaining screws, but the plate appears fastened to the trunk lid in the center, where there is a metal "rivet" or tab, but no screw. The tab does not press, slide, bend or otherwise release the plate.
This should be an easy fix, yes? I just can't figure out how to do it. If anyone has done this before, your experience would be appreciated.
Thanks.
2000 CLK430 Black/Ash
2000 ML430 Blue
One of the two license plate bulbs on my CLK430 has gone out. I purchased a replacement bulb but cannot remove the trunk plate covering them to affect the repair. I removed the two retaining screws, but the plate appears fastened to the trunk lid in the center, where there is a metal "rivet" or tab, but no screw. The tab does not press, slide, bend or otherwise release the plate.
This should be an easy fix, yes? I just can't figure out how to do it. If anyone has done this before, your experience would be appreciated.
Thanks.
2000 CLK430 Black/Ash
2000 ML430 Blue
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Originally Posted by fpuhan
I posted a request for help on the CLK Forum but this may be the better place. I apologize if this is redundant.
One of the two license plate bulbs on my CLK430 has gone out. I purchased a replacement bulb but cannot remove the trunk plate covering them to affect the repair. I removed the two retaining screws, but the plate appears fastened to the trunk lid in the center, where there is a metal "rivet" or tab, but no screw. The tab does not press, slide, bend or otherwise release the plate.
This should be an easy fix, yes? I just can't figure out how to do it. If anyone has done this before, your experience would be appreciated.
Thanks.
2000 CLK430 Black/Ash
2000 ML430 Blue
One of the two license plate bulbs on my CLK430 has gone out. I purchased a replacement bulb but cannot remove the trunk plate covering them to affect the repair. I removed the two retaining screws, but the plate appears fastened to the trunk lid in the center, where there is a metal "rivet" or tab, but no screw. The tab does not press, slide, bend or otherwise release the plate.
This should be an easy fix, yes? I just can't figure out how to do it. If anyone has done this before, your experience would be appreciated.
Thanks.
2000 CLK430 Black/Ash
2000 ML430 Blue
However, I don't believe the handle needs to be removed to change the bulb. (I don't have my CLK handy as it is at the dealership, and even if I did, it may be different than mine). I think you can pop the bulb holder out, or if you're worried about that, remove the liner on the decklid and push it out (or change it) from there.
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