Lights need changing in climate control panel W202

[UltimaCH]

Hi everyone,

My lighting in the climate control panel has died. A pain because cannot see anything at night. How to you remove so as to get to the bulbs? Have checked but cannot find any clips etc. Only a small slit at the bottom of the left and right vertical switches.
Thanks for any info and tips.

[blueSL]

Those slits are the key; you insert a flat blade into them which releases the locks and allows you to pull the unit out. Whether you'll find the light bulbs are replaceable is anyone's guess, they may be soldered in place but that should not defeat anyone who knows what they are doing.

[UltimaCH]

Hi Mark and thanks for the info. Yes I know I have the "keys" somewhere in my garage which are used to unlock the radio, but havn't found them yet Will try the thin blade solution if I can't find them
Cheers
Daniel

[74merc]

Once you get the climate control unit out, you'll find the bulb holder underneath the unit just behind the LCD panel. I think it's a bayonet fit so undo that and the bulb is out, no soldering or anything. A replacement is only about 40p from a dealer.

[SLacKer]

74merc said:

Once you get the climate control unit out, you'll find the bulb holder underneath the unit just behind the LCD panel. I think it's a bayonet fit so undo that and the bulb is out, no soldering or anything. A replacement is only about 40p from a dealer.

When I had a bulb go in my slk230 dash they stiffed me for 70p the bds

[UltimaCH]

Couldn't find the "keys" but used a feeler gauge. Worked perfectly and took out the unit tonight. Will go and get a new bulb from the local MB dealer tomorrow. Thanks again for the tips.
Cost me the equivalent of £2.22 for the bulb. Compared to what you pay its gold plated!

Edited by UltimaCH on Wednesday 25th November 16:24