Headlight bulb replacement in a Mercedes GLK350

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  • Опубліковано 11 січ 2025

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  • @tamesheiabyrd6093
    @tamesheiabyrd6093 Рік тому +4

    Thank you as a woman I’ve learned so much about fixing small things on my car .

  • @ryip0131
    @ryip0131 7 місяців тому +2

    I have been changing bulbs in my 2011 for years. I always watched the videos but I just can't get it right. After watching this video for 10x the phrase that helped me is "Don't over think it!!!". Game changer for me. Thanks for the video.

  • @krisw4631
    @krisw4631 9 років тому +2

    I was very nervous to do this after reading the comments. I called my service person and they wanted $400 per side (and both sides just went out), so I decided to give it a try. I watched the video several times & read the comments. The replacement bulbs came from Napa for $7.99 each along with the telescoping mirror. The areas are very difficult to access, and I have small hands. I used the flash light with the mirror to get my bearings, since you cannot see in the cavity at all without them. I put on gloves and was very slow & methodical. The tip to plug the bulb back into the wiring before reinstalling was great help. Mission accomplished in less than an hour. Thank you all so much for your tips. That saved me $800!

  • @krzysztofzielinski5685
    @krzysztofzielinski5685 2 роки тому +4

    Man I did this replacement thanks to you in few minutes where these guys at the garage told me they’re going to take off front bumper for that 😂😂😅. Crazy

  • @bobbybailey
    @bobbybailey 9 років тому +43

    This is literally the most useful UA-cam video I have ever seen in my life. First time I did it, took me an hour. Saw this video, took 2 minutes. Thank you, kind sir!

    • @davidwatkins3996
      @davidwatkins3996 5 років тому +2

      I have a 2011 manufacture year 2010 this is misleading . not that easy

    • @ilogos8124
      @ilogos8124 5 років тому +2

      I wish all tutorials where like this: clear, no bull and straight to the point

  • @doreneg7183
    @doreneg7183 9 років тому +2

    Thank you so much Bob M. I took my car to the dealer and they told me $600 to change out both sides (since one went out might as well change the other). After watching your video, I went right out there and changed both bulbs in 30 mins.

  • @paulreich7397
    @paulreich7397 9 років тому +11

    It took me 15 minutes to replace it. I used a small mirror to help me see otherwise you're completely blind. After removing the old bulb, I connected the new bulb to the plug before inserting it in the hole and pushing down on the clip. Your video saved me a lot of time and money. Much appreciated. :-)

  • @imnotjoe1522
    @imnotjoe1522 6 років тому +1

    Bob M - A million thanks!
    2014 MB SLK250 owner, and this worked for me.
    Goal: install new LED-style bulb in place of current halogen. New bulb is longer and has an extra cable & control box (Canbus) attached.
    Day-1, BWTV (before watching this video), I spent nearly 2 hours messing with that tiny, tiny opening in my dirty wheel well with extremely limited visibility into the headlight projector cavity. I got the old bulb out and had the retaining clip removed, and simply could not reverse the process with the new bulb. Filthy dirty and all out of curse words, hexes, and daylight, I finally gave up. Went inside and found your video on UA-cam.
    Day-2, AWTV, it literally took me about 2-3 minutes to make the change! On the second headlight, I did it by sense of feel without even looking! No curse words or scraped knuckles or brake dust smeared all over my head & shoulders & arms! (FYI to others making the conversion, I used Headlight Express H7 LED's and the whole bulb with wiring & canbus fit inside the headlight cavity.)
    Again, thank you Bob M for this enlightening video.

  • @themindofmr.h9929
    @themindofmr.h9929 Рік тому +2

    Sounds easy. Problem is due to the configuration of where the item is in the vehicle, it's very difficult to get to the item to pull the wire, and impossible to actually see it. One hand in that area, max. I can't feel my way around in that small area to even get a feel if I'm touching the wire. If I could get the the whole headlight unit out, it would be a different story altogether. Yes, it's only changing a lightbulb, but MB could have made something a little easier to get to. I like the explanation, tho. No thumbs down for this video!

  • @jeffmichaud6387
    @jeffmichaud6387 Рік тому +1

    Bob M. Thank you. You just saved me a ton of money and time out of work to take to mechanics. This took literally 10 minutes because of your explanation of sliding the clip down. Awesome!

  • @josevelasco3245
    @josevelasco3245 4 роки тому +1

    Perfect...have a confession. I did this years ago on this car and couldnt figure out how it came out. I replaced one of them again today and noticed I never even closed the clip down. It took me forever to do it years ago. Thank you! I took me minutes this time 😂

  • @mirv2381
    @mirv2381 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for posting. It took me 10 minutes to replace both. The hardest part was getting the cover out of the way on the driver's side.

  • @JY1199-y1t
    @JY1199-y1t 5 років тому +3

    Thanks to this video, I was able to change the bulbs in minutes. The driver side took a while because the bottom tip of the pin popped out. Because of this video, I was able to see exact how the pin sits and push the pin back into position, despite not being able to see.

  • @krunkelstilskin1922
    @krunkelstilskin1922 2 роки тому +2

    Looks so much easier installing into bracket ‘outside’ the vehicle !!
    Thanks Bob!!

    • @Dogmansmurf28
      @Dogmansmurf28 2 місяці тому

      Yeah it’s definitely not that easy to do on this SUV if you have average to big hands or forearms. Thanks for the breakdown it’s spot on though.

  • @barbtanner5698
    @barbtanner5698 6 років тому +3

    I just did this on my 2014 GLK using Bob's instructions. I did take a photo inside the lamp housing to make sure that's what I was dealing with and enlisted the help of a surgical first assistant (my husband) We got it done under 10 minutes. Thank you so much, Bob, for your straightforward directions.

  • @N0ENEMIES
    @N0ENEMIES 8 років тому

    LOL, the clipped popped off and literally three people have been trying to get it back on and stay on right now. thanks for the vid. so simple.

  • @jmin-f1g
    @jmin-f1g 8 років тому +2

    Thanks for the video... Stick the bulb in the connector first, stick it in , then set the retaining spring.

  • @schia6
    @schia6 7 років тому +4

    Thanks very much for taking the time to post this. Brief, to the point, clearly explained and well produced. This should be a model for how-to videos! I spent and hour fumbling, after watching the video I was done in five minutes.

    • @davidwatkins3996
      @davidwatkins3996 5 років тому

      I have a 2011 manufacture year 2010 this is misleading . not that easy

  • @gmglaze
    @gmglaze 8 років тому +3

    Great Video. 2 caveats. If you can park the car with the nose down hill, it keeps the bulb in place easier. I used a 6 inch paint stir to push the wire lock back in place.

  • @Sharpshooter44024
    @Sharpshooter44024 10 років тому +2

    Excellent. I changed mine in 10 minutes thanks to this video. I did it by "touch" since I had difficulty actually seeing the low beam bulb.

  • @robkaczmarczyk5505
    @robkaczmarczyk5505 5 років тому +4

    How could anyone give this a "thumbs down"? It said exactly what to do. Great video. Thanks p.s. shoving a cell phone in there and taking a photo helps confirm that the spring is set correctly. Take a photo before you remove the spring clip so you know what it should look like when you are done.

  • @russoul8633
    @russoul8633 8 років тому +2

    You saved me 90 Bucks. Great information, worked like a dream.

  • @wattersgoddess
    @wattersgoddess 2 роки тому +1

    On a 2008 Mercedes GLK350, the standard mini G168 bulb worked; the G194 bulb didn't work.
    Plus on this vehicle, it's a bit different, you simply pull the connector straight out (pull gentle on the wires a bit, then use your fingers to pull out the plastic connector where there is a space between the connector and the socket -- helps to have someone with small hands to fit into the light area and fingernails to wedge it out!) :)

  • @rcastillo4386
    @rcastillo4386 3 роки тому +2

    Extremely useful, short and to the point. Saved me hours.

  • @lucgen6865
    @lucgen6865 11 років тому +2

    I was puzzled to replace the LHS low beam. After viewing this video, went into my garage and replaced the bulb within 3 minutes. Thanks

  • @dali3127-c1
    @dali3127-c1 11 місяців тому

    Many thanks sir! FYI, this is the replacement for the low beam headlights which are at the very outer edges of the car. The high beam lights have a different mechanism and are located more towards the center of the car.

  • @seana3708
    @seana3708 7 років тому

    Thanks mate. You have just saved me serious time and money. For those changing the bulk with the cluster still in the car, you will struggle to get a screwdriver in to push down the metal clip. I used a standard wooden toothpick.

  • @JohnSmith-rm3cd
    @JohnSmith-rm3cd 4 роки тому +2

    Extremely helpful to see it done. It makes it much easier to do it by feel under the hood.

  • @MegaMotorchik
    @MegaMotorchik 3 роки тому

    2011 European GLK220. Took less than 5 minutes to replace driver side low beam bulb. Thanks!

  • @TofuCoCo
    @TofuCoCo 7 років тому +30

    Simple when you have the entire Headlight Assembly on the table. Try doing the Driverside lowbead replacement while its still attached.

    • @uepalfie9761
      @uepalfie9761 4 роки тому +10

      At least he showed us how to do it. Thanks for the video! Installed some new 10k LED Bulbs. Done in 15 min.

    • @sigma_z
      @sigma_z 3 роки тому +2

      Why so negative? What this YT has done is show us how uncomplicated it can be. Now we can see the assembly it's going to be an easy fix now. I would like to thank the YT!

    • @idareyoutolove
      @idareyoutolove Рік тому +2

      Right 😅

    • @ktmredbull100
      @ktmredbull100 Рік тому

      Stop being a little bitch, anything is possible

    • @rekunow
      @rekunow 11 місяців тому

      ​@@uepalfie9761can you share video or pictures with LED?

  • @Jahlive69
    @Jahlive69 6 років тому +5

    This part is very well documented, thank you. Curious tho how to actually get to the bulb when the it’s still in the nose of the vehicle?
    I can touch the bulb and wires - but not the clip

  • @nelpineda1128
    @nelpineda1128 7 років тому

    Really appreciate this video. I was struggling on that retaining spring until I saw this video. Life saver! Thanks again!

  • @richardfrederkind4005
    @richardfrederkind4005 10 років тому +9

    It is easy when you have the headlight assembly on a bench. I struggled with the right side bulb but there is so much clutter on the left side, it is virtually impossible to get my hand in there to even take off the round cover, let alone get at the bulb.

    • @suracing
      @suracing 4 роки тому +2

      It's good to have little hands

  • @sigma_z
    @sigma_z 3 роки тому

    thank you. Now I can see what the assembly looks like I'll be able to do this without looking or need to disassemble the whole front of my car. thanks again!

  • @iBarber504
    @iBarber504 3 роки тому

    You just saved me a whole lot of headache. I was literally trying to twist and pull out and all the while all I had to do is pop the clip up🙃

  • @davidlosee3244
    @davidlosee3244 9 років тому +1

    Thank you so much. It only took 10 minutes to replace.

  • @poolerboy13
    @poolerboy13 3 роки тому

    Just did this based on this video and worked perfectly!! Thank you

  • @squishylover4ever803
    @squishylover4ever803 8 років тому +1

    Thanks a lot this video helped my dad and me change the light in our car

  • @giusemancuso
    @giusemancuso 10 років тому +1

    thank you this morning i spend 30 minute to undestand this very usefull

  • @clc3719
    @clc3719 8 років тому +1

    ( Sylvania, Part H7 order online p/u in store 2 pack 15.00)thanks this helped used 3"-4" screwdrivers after putting bulb back in with wire on held inplace with long screwdriver and push clip down with short one,all with out seeing inside.

  • @brittanybailey9950
    @brittanybailey9950 6 років тому +1

    This is exactly correct. Took me

    • @davidwatkins3996
      @davidwatkins3996 5 років тому

      I have a 2011 manufacture year 2010 this is misleading . not that easy

  • @ruemignon
    @ruemignon 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video, the light on my vehicle just gave up the other day and I will try to fix it by myself.

  • @TheMissis
    @TheMissis 3 роки тому +1

    Helped me a lot! 👍👍Thanks

  • @CarbonKevin
    @CarbonKevin 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for this video, it was perfect - short, clear, to the point. I did both my front bulbs for the first time ever in under ten minutes, in -20 no less. Thanks again!

  • @hcgtiger4724
    @hcgtiger4724 Рік тому

    Wow so helpful, maybe next time have it in the car

  • @PS-hl6ml
    @PS-hl6ml 10 років тому +2

    Great video! Got my h7 bulb from part source for $10

  • @josehermida7435
    @josehermida7435 7 місяців тому

    Thank you thank you I appreciate your instructions by the way you reminded me of my honeymoon night lift up pull out done😂🤣😅😆😁😄😃😀

  • @micklethepicklebogie
    @micklethepicklebogie 28 днів тому

    Great video, very helpful!

  • @chaucao5652
    @chaucao5652 5 років тому +1

    thanks you best DIY 👍👍

  • @Frank15032000
    @Frank15032000 10 років тому +1

    Omg thanks ... This video was a HUGE help

  • @nmcwirth777
    @nmcwirth777 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for this video. On my own I over thought it

  • @jlaweez
    @jlaweez Рік тому

    this worked for me, like a charm.

  • @ryanmandree
    @ryanmandree 8 років тому +3

    I cannot figure out how to get to that part on the driver side. It is covered by a plastic lining then a metal lining which is bolted down. Additionally, the windshield wiper fluid container is in the way. Do I need to unbolt and remove the metal lining just to change a bulb?

    • @seriouslywtf4790
      @seriouslywtf4790 Рік тому

      This is where I am stuck. I'd like to see the video from opening the hood onward.

  • @shermanjames8904
    @shermanjames8904 Рік тому

    Thanks a bunch for your help. Greatest,

  • @toddg82969
    @toddg82969 8 років тому +1

    worked perfectly, thanks!

  • @inocencioquinones30
    @inocencioquinones30 8 років тому

    awsome i just did it took me 5 min thanks

  • @AlexS-mf2kc
    @AlexS-mf2kc 11 років тому +3

    lol.. so its easy to explain when you have the whole module dissabled on the table... crap will have to do it again tommorow. how do you put the spring back in place after it fell out?? Thanks

    • @stratBite
      @stratBite  11 років тому

      That is in another video:
      Mercedes GLK350 Installing daytime running lamp/low beam spring/clamp

  • @kubaSWAT
    @kubaSWAT Рік тому

    Good vid, how about HIGH beam??

  • @KevinLefeuvre
    @KevinLefeuvre 10 років тому +1

    Very usefull video Bob. One question though. that corner is almost un reachable from the engine, especially the left side. What's the tip to get your hands there? Do you absolutely need to unmount the whole lights? That's the biggest challenge I have. Any video showing more? Thanks in advance.

    • @stratBite
      @stratBite  10 років тому +1

      Installing on the port side is really difficult and I relied on a smaller pair of hands to replace that one for me. I originally bought that light because the spring clamp on mine was missing.. I eventually found the spring clamp and returned the light, never having to detach or re-attach.

    • @locustgee196
      @locustgee196 10 років тому +1

      Bob M Do you know how to re-install the spring clamp? I made the mistake of following the manual before I discovered your video!

    • @stratBite
      @stratBite  10 років тому +2

      Locust Gee I have that in another video:
      ua-cam.com/video/UsEBDKOxAyc/v-deo.html

    • @locustgee196
      @locustgee196 10 років тому +1

      Bob M thanks! Actually found it after I posted my mssg to you. Turned out yo be a big guessing fame with the reinstall for 2 hrs. But it CAN be done. Haha.

    • @jasoncrowley3994
      @jasoncrowley3994 2 роки тому

      Does anyone have a tutorial on drivers side high beam bulb replacement?

  • @MrPurgetank
    @MrPurgetank 10 років тому +1

    Thank you. That was awesome......

  • @eagle___empire3175
    @eagle___empire3175 6 років тому

    Can you do the parking light please? I cant see inside to tell what kind of mechanism is holding the bulb in on the parking bulbs

  • @user-mc5vt1lk4s
    @user-mc5vt1lk4s 10 років тому +2

    Do you know how to change the cornering light on a 2011 GLK350?!

  • @romeoc.6085
    @romeoc.6085 5 років тому

    Thank you very nice 👍👍👍

  • @karendrew9779
    @karendrew9779 10 років тому

    Thanks Bob - BUT - can you show how to change the high beam? I actually only needed the headlamp replaced but the person who is doing it for me did not check youtube and ended up removing the high beam by mistake and now does not know how to put it back - fist things first.

    • @stratBite
      @stratBite  10 років тому

      Sorry, but I've sold that detached headlight, and it is real difficult to get a camera to show you when attached to the car.

  • @virginiaward9283
    @virginiaward9283 2 роки тому

    how do you get the windshield washer filling tank our of the way for doing this on the left side(driver's side)? Thanks

  • @kevindanko4434
    @kevindanko4434 7 років тому

    Bob, do you have advice on removing/reinstalling the headlight assembly? II need to recover and replace the spring.

  • @h_wang_02
    @h_wang_02 6 років тому

    Great tip, thanks!

  • @shadowflare99
    @shadowflare99 8 років тому

    did you think we can put a Ballast in there :)
    with d2s bulb ?

  • @luceambiente
    @luceambiente 4 роки тому

    Hello I have changed the H7 Lamp, but the message in the computer of "Left Cornering Light Replacement" stay still. How to reset. I've a GLk 2015 with Intelligent light system

  • @innovativeteachingsolution8147
    @innovativeteachingsolution8147 9 років тому

    Thank you; does this work if it's just my high beam light that is out? I keep getting a message that the right high beam is out.

  • @tamesheiabyrd6093
    @tamesheiabyrd6093 Рік тому

    What happens if you don’t have the pin attached to the bulb holder ?

  • @Bb66775
    @Bb66775 Рік тому

    do you where i can order a replacement clip. Took my car to a local mechanic 3yrs ago and he replaced the light....said later he didn't charge me for it. now i had to replace the bulb myself and found painters tape holding the bulb...shaking my damn head...

  • @pettergardo3874
    @pettergardo3874 21 день тому

    Note to self, check UA-cam before working on that over engineered German tank.
    Now let’s see if I can get that spring back in position.

  • @idareyoutolove
    @idareyoutolove Рік тому

    They took off my whole front , it took 2 hrs to get the pin back in. Then they didnt put my front back on evenly and my sensor reads check L low beam 😢

  • @darlenemaillet4058
    @darlenemaillet4058 3 роки тому

    This video rocks

  • @jonathanjhl
    @jonathanjhl 2 роки тому

    Thank you good sir!

  • @richardbird1041
    @richardbird1041 10 років тому +13

    DO NOT do what your Benz manual says, which is to release the clip. That's when it springs loose and the problem begins.

    • @locustgee196
      @locustgee196 10 років тому +2

      Ugh! I learned the hard way ...snifff :(

  • @thomasreed2165
    @thomasreed2165 7 років тому

    How can you find replacement spring 08 c300

  • @coryscott543
    @coryscott543 5 років тому

    Does anyone have any info for 2013-2015 GLKs? I am so stumped

  • @Dmcjxjdkskdkdjfn
    @Dmcjxjdkskdkdjfn 2 роки тому

    Very helpful!!!!

  • @kellyjones7179
    @kellyjones7179 6 років тому

    Ok. I want to start by saying I am totally embarrassed for the multiple other guys who posted videos jacking their cars, taking off the wheel, etc. ..... I had this done in less than 10 minutes thanks to your video. I tried to use a flashlight and look at what I was doing. That was not helpful. Based on your video, I knew what each part needed to do and I did the whole thing by feel. I will say I am a woman and my hands are (hopefully) smaller than a man's. If a man is having difficulty reaching the area, I'd recommend showing the video to someone with smaller hands and have them do it. Thank you!!!

    • @imnotjoe1522
      @imnotjoe1522 6 років тому

      Kelly, I'm one of the guys who jacked up the car & removed the wheel(s). but I was doing it on an SLK250 (much smaller with tighter openings around the wheel); the extra room really did help. And I, too, ended up swapping the bulbs by feel rather than trying to jam my head in to see what was going on. (That info about simply sliding the spring clip up and removing/replacing the bulbs is the key to the whole process, right?) At the same time, I wanted to take the opportunity to wash the back/inside of my wheels and also wheel-well liner. So I was happy to make the extra effort. I know that has nothing to do with changing bulbs, but us OCD folks can always find ways to turn simple projects into multi-tasking!

  • @KurtosKalacs11
    @KurtosKalacs11 6 років тому

    excellent !!! Thanks

  • @brusslysb
    @brusslysb 11 років тому +1

    Thanks a bunch!

  • @akramazeroual2175
    @akramazeroual2175 4 роки тому

    Pointmaster.... Thank you!!

  • @blazeman1155
    @blazeman1155 7 років тому

    The real question is HOW DO YOU CHANGE THE HIGH BEAM! The low beam was a breeze. Help me plzzzz!

  • @fishfish8091
    @fishfish8091 5 років тому

    Thank you very much..

  • @suracing
    @suracing 4 роки тому

    No problem either side with little hands

  • @jaimelino1598
    @jaimelino1598 10 місяців тому

    I have small hands , and it was bit too tight

  • @jorget9251
    @jorget9251 4 роки тому

    And what if I accidentally removed the spring

  • @lindamcnatt5938
    @lindamcnatt5938 10 років тому +1

    I have a mercedes benz 2011 glk 350 SUV its silver and the Low beam light went out last night after seeing this video and going to many stores I was told that it cost 100 dollars to buy a light to replace it but I don't know exactly what kind of light to buy can someone help me and tell me what kind to get and tell me if I can do what's in this video above and if the 15 dollars light bulb will work at advance auto parts instead of the 100 dollar one or does it have to be the 100 dollar one? Please help?! I'm going crazy. I've read the whole owners manual and thats not helping me I've gone to about 8 shops in one day im beat and tired I need some real advice from real people I know I can do this I just need a little help! So if you know what kind of light I need please let me know ASAP my names Linda. Thank you.

    • @stratBite
      @stratBite  10 років тому

      Just remove the lightbulb. If it looks like the one in the video, then you're good with the $15 Advanced Auto one.

    • @MrPurgetank
      @MrPurgetank 10 років тому +2

      H7 at WalMart. Cost $8

    • @karendrew9779
      @karendrew9779 10 років тому +1

      I bought a pair (2 in a package) for $52.00 at Autozone

    • @stratBite
      @stratBite  10 років тому

      The part is: ( Sylvania, Part H7 ) Go here to find it: shop.advanceautoparts.com/web/PartSearchCmd?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&pageId=partTypeList&suggestion=&actionSrc=Suggest&langId=-1&searchTerm=headlight+bulb+-+low+beam&vehicleIdSearch=448090&searchedFrom=header

  • @josedonello
    @josedonello 10 років тому +1

    Thanks.

  • @procaster100
    @procaster100 Рік тому

    Appreciate it!

  • @davidchristie3245
    @davidchristie3245 3 роки тому +1

    You forgot to mention jacking up the front end, taking off the wheel and pulling the wheel arch cover apart.. which can take an hour. Just sayin. Mercedes has made some legendary automobiles. But that was before they started hiring the mentally handicapped in the design department.

  • @JasonSchuren
    @JasonSchuren 5 років тому

    super easy when the entire headlamp assembly is out.

  • @huetuber1204
    @huetuber1204 9 років тому +1

    You touched the bulb with your oily fingers. Now it's going to explode once it reaches optimal temperature.

  • @jessehudson7113
    @jessehudson7113 Рік тому

    Thanks bud

  • @lyrixandlicks3029
    @lyrixandlicks3029 5 років тому

    Where are you under the hood because mine doesn’t look like that and I have a 2010. Low beam is out on drivers side. This video has not helped me because I don’t see the round cap you removed to get to the bulb

  • @aliismail2947
    @aliismail2947 6 років тому

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  • @bnoakes4899
    @bnoakes4899 2 роки тому

    Ours ia a2011 and a different setup

    • @bnoakes4899
      @bnoakes4899 2 роки тому

      Finally found a reason to hate this car

  • @jaimelino1598
    @jaimelino1598 10 місяців тому

    But thanks for the video