R230 Headlamp Switch. "On" indication light not working.

[Nile Griffith]

Hi Kids.

Jumped in the SL tonight for a quick trip to the shop (any excuse to keep the batteries topped up and the oil circulated). I noticed that the green "On" indication light on the headlamp switch was flickering when the car was first turned over and stayed flickering for about five seconds before remaining permanently lit for the duration of the trip to Tesco's (other supermarkets are available). On the return the headlamp switch indicator light didn't illuminate at all.

There doesn't seem to be an issue with the operation of the headlights, so my assumption is that some bulb or LED within the switch has given up the ghost.

So Oh learned ones.

How in blue blazes do you remove the headlamp switch (without causing damage to the trim) to, if possible, check and replace the illuminating bulb. Or is it a case of replacing the whole switch.

Thank you in advance for the advice.

Nile

 

[00slk]

As soon as you an answer Nile, I'll be able to sort our 500's non working light indicator too.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Whole switch I’m sure but never done it so not sure how to release the correct trim parts to get to it. I can’t even picture the bits surrounding it at the moment! (Old age!)
Suspect of there is a trim piece (ash or al), that would pop off first revealing some torx screws, alternately you might access through the end panel . I’m just guessing though, someone will be along soon who has done it I’m sure...

 

[LostKiwi]

I think you remove the bracket for the parking brake release then the switch pops out (it's on clips).