(Mercedes, W169 A160 (2004-2011), I can't remove the lightbulb from this unique headlight bulb
#Mercedes W169 A160 (2004-2011) Low-beam headlight bulb Unique headlight bulb, can't remove it
open stratus
This clip that has the light on, it has part number 1301099207, but that only links to this (https://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-1118395511-soquete-farol-mercedes-1301099207-original-al-_JM)
which has no explanations
and the videos online have different clips
quartz cape
Are we looking at an H7 bulb? If so, It may pull directly out, however you should compare the base plate of your replacement bulb with the one attached to the clip, then you can insert a small flat bladed screwdriver to start separating them. Don’t pull on the bulb itself.
open stratus
Are we looking at an H7 bulb? If so, It may pull directly out, however you shou...
Yep, I removed it and put in a new one
replace the bulb
but placing it back in
is so fucking hard
I cannot get them both under the screws
it's just too hard, there's gotta be some hack or trick here
quartz cape
http://www.aclassinfo.co.uk/page.34.169.htm seems to have some good info - they list out a standard and an alternate procedure. Good luck!
open stratus
http://www.aclassinfo.co.uk/page.34.169.htm seems to have some good info - they ...
Thank god
thank you
open stratus
@quartz cape would you know what would happen if I only get one under a lug
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open stratus
like is there any safety risk or will it just die fast because of vibrations
due to not being fastened?
quartz cape
Great question. If anything, the vibrations may kill the bulb sooner, but as long as it’s seated in all the way you’re probably in good shape
open stratus
ok I see thanks for the quick reply