W124 Replacing switch illumination bulbs

[mikestrivens]

Hi
I would like to replace the bulbs that illuminate the main light switch and the centre air vent. Is this an easy DIY job or does it require special tools and knowhow?
Regards

 

[television]

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...GM=717.450&CT=F&cat=15U&SID=54&SGR=640&SGN=17

Pull the knob off for the above, I do not know of a bulb in the vents, unless someone else does

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...GM=717.450&CT=F&cat=15U&SID=83&SGR=165&SGN=03

 

[mikestrivens]

Thanks Malcolm, I will have a go tomorrow

 

[brianbrian]

AsMalcolm, said with the light switch knob, you might have to pull it of , with pliers, if you do use some rag in the pliers so as not to mark the knob,If you get a torch you will be able to see a small screw in the air vent, so you can change that bulb.

 

[meanie]

Centre air vent is a bit more involved as you have to remove the passenger air bag (remove underdash trim,look up through hole in the bottom of the dash I think,& you should be able to see an allen bolt on the centre line of the air bag.Undo & pull the air bag forward) in order to get to the screw on the passinger side of the vent.With that out lift the 4 tabs inside the vent & remove.