W203 - C Class - Headlight Removal

[Mr Gee]

Does anyone have a shematic on how to remove the front headlights please .

Many thanks

 

[tom7035]

Does anyone have a shematic on how to remove the front headlights please .

Many thanks

No schematic but:
Remove the indicator unit. Remove the two screws securing the trim strip below the headlight and remove or move to one side. Remove the four screws securing the headlight unit - two are accessed from the indicator unit aperture, one from the front and one from the side of the headlight. One from above, on the crossmember and the fourth on the radiator side of the headlight under a plastic cover which has to be prised out. Pull the headlight forwards from the car. Refitting is of course just a reversal.
P.S. If you have headlight wipers - from the parked position remove the wiper arm from the spindle.
HTH. Good luck.

 

[Mr Gee]

Tom7035

Thanks for your reply, but it sounds like the description for removing the headlight from a C-Class W202 which has the square headlight with seperate indicator unit. The vehicle I am referring to is the C-Class W203 with the single "Twin" headlight unit.

Thanks

Anyone else ?

 

[tom7035]

Tom7035

Thanks for your reply, but it sounds like the description for removing the headlight from a C-Class W202 which has the square headlight with seperate indicator unit. The vehicle I am referring to is the C-Class W203 with the single "Twin" headlight unit.

Thanks

Anyone else ?

My mistake - sorry. I'll get my coat!

 

[caynsley]

Removel Of Headlight W203

You must remove the under wheel arch spat then the front bumper first.

 

[HelpThisDude]

The front bumper has to come off??
That sucks.

 

[jibcl500]

yes bumper off job but it only takes 20 mins if that.

jib

 

[HelpThisDude]

Thats good know Jib, thank you.

Where are the fixing points for the bumper?
Is it hard work to make it look 'straight' once its back on?

(Never removed a bumper!)

 

[jibcl500]

open bonnet two 8mm bolts next to the headlamps, driving lights have two popout tabs and behind those are two 8mm bolts.
under the wheel arch remove the lower splash guards and there is a clamp bracket holding the wings and bumper together, small torx screw needs to be removed, then the bracket moves away to seperate the wing and bumper.
disconnect the driving lights plugs and the temp sensor and the bumper is ready to come off. easy peezy.

jib

 

[HelpThisDude]

Exellent!

I have become a bit obsessed with this car.....

Thank you very much Jib.

 

[television]

I have the instructions if you would like them

 

[HelpThisDude]

Yes please Malcom. Do you still have my e mail address?

 

[television]

No sorry I have not,, please let me have it

 

[television]

Details sent to you

 

[plm]

I have the instructions if you would like them

can I have these instruction thanks

 

[television]

can I have these instruction thanks

Both sent and welcome to the forum

 

[Rich-J]

Malcolm is it possible to forward the bumper removal/headlight removal instructions to me, have some projector lights on order.

Many thanks in advance, email sent via pm

 

[television]

Details sent to you sir 2 papers

 

[Rich-J]

Many thanks just came through

 

[vratenza]

Details sent to you sir 2 papers

Hi! will you be able to send the instruction as well?
Thanks in advance!