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Step #1
Turn ignition to the "on" position to be able to...
Turn ignition to the "on" position to be able to...
How to: Replace w124 gearstick light bulb
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Step #2
...move gearstick to the middle (e.g. neutral)
...move gearstick to the middle (e.g. neutral)
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Step #3
Remove the surround. Best tools are tough fingernails
Remove the surround. Best tools are tough fingernails
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Step #4
Remove the white plastic bulb holder from its seating by pushing it AWAY from your face.
Remove the white plastic bulb holder from its seating by pushing it AWAY from your face.
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Step #5:
Replace the bulb and refit in reverse.
Replace the bulb and refit in reverse.
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And finally
This picture demonstrates plastic surround reverse side in case someone wants to know how it looks like.
I am not absolutely certain but I believe that the principle is very similar in 1980s and 1990s Mercedes gearsticks.
On this thread, the light bulb has been turned on in the pictures for the sake of a clearer illustration.
Needless to say, you are obviously supposed to disconnect the battery before tampering with the electrics.
The light bulb I used was a clear 1.2w 12v bulb.
For similar shaped light bulbs used in ventilation controls, a forum member recommended the more expensive frosty OEM bulbs (less heat).
Another member recommended the 0.4w 12v bulbs which he replaced on his 1996 convertible.
I hope someone will find this thread useful
This picture demonstrates plastic surround reverse side in case someone wants to know how it looks like.
I am not absolutely certain but I believe that the principle is very similar in 1980s and 1990s Mercedes gearsticks.
On this thread, the light bulb has been turned on in the pictures for the sake of a clearer illustration.
Needless to say, you are obviously supposed to disconnect the battery before tampering with the electrics.
The light bulb I used was a clear 1.2w 12v bulb.
For similar shaped light bulbs used in ventilation controls, a forum member recommended the more expensive frosty OEM bulbs (less heat).
Another member recommended the 0.4w 12v bulbs which he replaced on his 1996 convertible.
I hope someone will find this thread useful
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