How To Replace Tail Lights For Your Mercedes-Benz

When you’re driving, your Mercedes-Benz tail light informs other motorists informed of your presence. Furthermore, it is against the law and may result in a penalty from law enforcement to drive without functional tail lights. If you find that either or both of your tail lights are broken or not operating properly, be sure to fix the problem right away.

Common Reasons Why Your Mercedes-Benz Tail Lights are Malfunctioning

Your Mercedes-Benz tail light might be broken for a surprisingly large variety of causes. The first such common reason is a burnt-out or damaged tail light which will cause it to stop working. Faulty fuses and electrical wiring problems may also cause your Mercedes-Benz tail light to stop functioning.

This is more evident if many lights are not working altogether. Another possible reason is a broken socket, especially in older Mercedes-Benz models. You can look for any discolouration or corrosion built over time found on your car’s sockets.

The last reason for malfunctioning tail lights is damaged control switches. This means that your car’s lights are technically working okay, but the lights are unable to turn on when they are supposed to.

How to Replace Your Mercedes-Benz Tail Lights

Replacing your Mercedes-Benz tail lights can be done on your own and it is relatively simple. All you need are some tools including a pair of safety glasses, thick gloves suitable for mechanic purposes, a head screwdriver, and the required replacement parts.

You can estimate your costs to be between the ranges of $80 and $160. If done properly, you should spend about 10 to 15 minutes maximum to replace the Mercedes-Benz tail lights.

The first step to do if your Mercedes-Benz tail light is broken is to attempt to figure out what’s wrong. It’s not always enough to just change the bulb. The bulb is most likely to blame if just one tail light is visibly damaged or if only one tail light is not switching on. In these cases, changing the tail light bulb usually take care of the issue.

There can be a more serious problem if both tail lights go out simultaneously or if the brake lights are also affected. Whether this occurs, think about seeing a mechanic to see if there is an electrical problem or another, more significant problem. For more modern Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the taillight has an LED light rather than a single bulb. Therefore, you’ll require to change the entire tail light instead of only screwing a new bulb in.

To change your Mercedes-Benz tail light, you have to first disconnect the tail light battery and shut off the engine of your car for safety purposes. Once you have ensured that is done, you can then remove the inside trim by opening the car trunk. The bottom two socket nuts keeping the tail light in position should then be unscrewed. Ensure that they are properly unscrewed from their locked position before you cut the wires connected to your Mercedes-Benz tail light.

After cutting the wires, you can then remove the two flange nuts on top before taking out the entire broken tail light. Remember to wear your gloves while doing so to keep yourself safe. Lastly, screw in your newly purchased tail light and connect the wires back again. Your tail light should now be functioning.