Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 1.8 (201.018), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.022), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3-16, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3-16, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3-16 (201.034), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3 (201.028), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.5-16 Evolution (201.036), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.5-16 (201.035), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6 (201.029), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3 E, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front headlights on MERCEDES W201 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: headlights – Mercedes W201. Tools you need:
Dielectric grease
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: headlights – Mercedes W201. 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 W201. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the headlight trim fastener. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the headlight trim.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew the upper headlight fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower headlight fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Detach the turn signal light connector.
  10. Step 10
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    Detach the headlight connector.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the headlight.
  12. Step 12
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    Treat the turn signal light connector. Use dielectric grease.
  13. Step 13
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    Treat the headlight connector. Use dielectric grease.
  14. Step 14
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    Unscrew the turn signal light fastener.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the turn signal light.
  16. Step 16
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    Install the turn signal light on the new headlight.
  17. Step 17
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    Screw on the turn signal light fastener.
  18. Step 18
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    Remove the rear cover from the new headlight.
  19. Step 19
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    Pull aside the retainer of the low and high beam bulb.
  20. Step 20
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    Install the low and high beam bulb.
    Replacement: headlights – Mercedes W201. Tip:
    Avoid touching the bulb glass. The finger marks left on it may cause failure.
  21. Step 21
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    Fit the retainer of the low and high beam bulb.
  22. Step 22
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    Attach the connector of the low and high beam bulb.
  23. Step 23
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    Install the side light bulb.
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