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2014 Mercedes C230 Front Parking Light Replacement

Car lights are just like regular lights that we...

iFixit Library Mercedes-Benz Easy 15 - 30 minutes Guide 143007
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Car lights are just like regular lights that we have in our homes and as we know they don’t last forever. Over time, the filament (conducting wire) oxidizes and becomes more and more brittle, until it breaks apart and the light goes out. Due to cars being outside for the most part atmospheric conditions can shorten the lifespan of the lights in a car. Front parking lights are very important, they reduce the chance of cars crashing while parking by indicating that the car is in reverse and this guide will show how to replace a front parking light in a Mercedes c230K (2014) avoiding extra expenses by replacing it yourself.

Step 1

Repair step

  • Turn off the car lights.
Step 2

Repair step

  • Open the car hood by pulling the red lever placed under the light switch.
Step 3

Repair step

  • Pull the lever outside of your car and open the hood.
Step 4

Repair step

  • Press the clamp on one side of the light cover and pull it open.
  • The light cover is located behind the car headlight.
Step 5

Repair step

  • Pull the smaller lamp out. It has a grey wire attached to it.
Step 6

Repair step

  • Pull out the old light bulb and replace it with the new one.
Step 7

Repair step

  • Check if the light is working.
Step 8

Repair step

  • Put the light cover back in place.