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How to Change the Headlamp in an E500 Mercedes

1. Engage the parking brake, and turn the ignition off.
2. Open the hood, and locate the electrical connector, found at the rear of the headlamp assembly. Press the tab to detach the connector.
3. Remove the dust cover from the rear of the headlamp assembly, by pulling it off. Grab the base of the headlamp socket, and turn it, counterclockwise, to remove it from the assembly.
4. Pull the old bulb from the socket to remove it. Insert the new bulb into the socket, and insert the socket into the rear of the assembly. Turn the socket clockwise, securing it.
5. Replace the dust cover, and reattach the electrical connector to the rear of the headlamp assembly. Close the hood, and test the new headlamp.