Boot light on a W124 coupe (1994) needs replacing

[mattc]

Hi All

I am sure this is a simple one but i cannot get the cover off the boot light(no manuals) and I don't want to 'force' it 'cause that will just end in tears . Could somebody tell me what the technique is please?

cheers

mattc

p.s. which workshop manual wouls people recommend i get?

 

[Sp!ke]

just need a small screwdriver under one side and prise it out carefully as there is a small tab either side. (longitudinally)

 

[mattc]

Thanks Sp!ke - knew it would be simple but was wary of spannering it with a ham-fisted approach (and no- I still have not changed the seat belt presenter yet!)

 

[television]

Thanks Sp!ke - knew it would be simple but was wary of spannering it with a ham-fisted approach (and no- I still have not changed the seat belt presenter yet!)

A sp!ke is very useful for this job

 

[Howard]

Are you sure the light actually needs replacing ?

Its common on the w124 coupes for the wires (to the light) that run inside the boot hinge to become brittle and break inside the hinge over time , this will lead to the light not working ....

H

 

[Ian B Walker]

I agree with Howard as mine did the same and took me ages to work it out. Me and electrics? not the best of friends.

 

[mattc]

hhmmmm...guess the easiest is to change the bulb. When that does not work I can decide whether it is worth trying to find the offending wire (that will be NO then!).

cheers guys; here's hoping it's the bulb.