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Replace Rear Headlight on Mercedes E-Class

Model: Mercedes Classe S W221, MK 5 - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Headlight

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Replace the rear headlight on a Mercedes E-Class if damaged. Here's how. Open the trunk hood, remove the inspection cap on the side of the trunk.

Remove the plastic cover in front of the trunk, unscrew the fastening screws located on the side of the rear headlight. Once the rear headlight is free from any constraints, detach it from the body (disconnect the corresponding power connectors).

Replace the headlight and damaged bulbs with identical size and voltage parts. Install the new headlight.

Connect the power connectors, screw in the fastening screws. Reinstall the trunk plastic cover.


Updated on 17 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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