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How to Remove and Replace the Front Headlight on a Mercedes C-Class

Model: Mercedes Classe C - Years 1983-1993
Part: Headlight

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Detailed instructions - Let's see how to remove and replace the front headlight on a Mercedes C-Class: open the hood by pulling the lever located at the bottom right of the dashboard and secure it. Unscrew the retaining pins of the center grille on the bumper with a screwdriver, then unscrew the headlight pins with a socket and pull it out of its housing (pins in the engine compartment). Once the headlight is removed, locate the inspection cap on the back of the headlight and remove it. Install the new bulbs (always the correct type and size) and insert the socket into the headlight housing. Finally, reinstall the new headlight with the associated pins and test the proper functioning of the lights.

Updated on 5 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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