SL/R129: Headlight bulb replacement
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500 SL R129, Blue - 1991. Mini Cooper S, Works Kit Silver - 2007. Mitsubishi FTO, Silver - 1996.
Headlight bulb replacement
... anyone know how to replace the headlight bulbs? I had a quick look today and it looks like the washer bottle has to come out on one side and some other stuff on the other... can't be right surely?
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500 SL R129, Blue - 1991. Mini Cooper S, Works Kit Silver - 2007. Mitsubishi FTO, Silver - 1996.
Just in case anyone else asks...
There is a beige/grey plastic panel directly behind the headlamp housing. It's secured by a clip. Pull the clip off... upwards. The plastic panel needs to be fully removed, and pulled out. Be careful that the rubber seal stays intact, and realign it if it comes free. Pull off the wiring housing. The bulb is secured by a wire harness clip. Squeeze it together and free it from the bulb. The bulb will come free and there is just enough room to pull it out. Replace the bulb.....but not with H1's....damnit!
Put the whole thing back together and get back to the shop for a pair of H4's.
Best wishes
There is a beige/grey plastic panel directly behind the headlamp housing. It's secured by a clip. Pull the clip off... upwards. The plastic panel needs to be fully removed, and pulled out. Be careful that the rubber seal stays intact, and realign it if it comes free. Pull off the wiring housing. The bulb is secured by a wire harness clip. Squeeze it together and free it from the bulb. The bulb will come free and there is just enough room to pull it out. Replace the bulb.....but not with H1's....damnit!
Put the whole thing back together and get back to the shop for a pair of H4's.
Best wishes
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2015 E350 4matic Sport and 2011 C300 4matic sport
head light
I am a 60 year old with no mechanical experiance. Can I replace the headlight on a E320? How do I find out what light to buy and where do I buy it? Thanks.
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96 S320, 00 SL500, 06 S430
I believe it uses H7. But double check your owner's menu. If you want to have the while light look, try the Razo or PIAA. Razo is about $60 a set (2) and PIAA is about $100. They are a lot brighter also
