Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 108 D 2.3 (638.164), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 110 TD 2.3 (638.174), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 113 2.0 (638.114, 638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 114 2.3 (638.134, 638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 108 CDI 2.2 (638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 110 CDI 2.2 (638.194) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change headlights / headlamp on MERCEDES-BENZ VITO 1 (W638) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: headlights – Mercedes Vito W638. List of the tools you'll need:
Electronic spray
Round-nose pliers
Phillips screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: headlights – Mercedes Vito W638. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left headlight.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: headlights – Mercedes Vito W638. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Switch off the ignition.
    Step 2
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 3
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the radiator grille fastener. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the radiator grille.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the fastener of the turn indicator light. Use round-nose pliers.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the turn indicator light.
  6. Step 8
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    Unplug the connectors of the headlights.
  7. Step 9
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    Detach the vacuum hose from the headlight adjuster. Use round-nose pliers.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the headlight fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the headlight.
  10. Step 12
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    Detach the retainer of the headlight protective cover.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the headlight rear cover.
  12. Step 14
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    Unplug the connectors of the headlight bulbs.
  13. Step 15
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    Detach the retainers and remove the bulbs from the headlight.
    Replacement: headlights – Mercedes Vito W638. Professionals recommend:
    Avoid touching the bulb glass. The finger marks left on it may cause failure.
  14. Step 16
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    Install the bulbs into their mounting seats in the new headlight, and attach the retainers.
  15. Step 17
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    Plug in the connectors of the headlight bulbs.
  16. Step 18
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    Install and secure the headlight rear cover.
  17. Step 19
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    Attach the retainer of the headlight protective cover.
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