Showing posts with label e500. Show all posts
Showing posts with label e500. Show all posts

Monday, May 6, 2013

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.
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Friday, May 3, 2013

How to Reset the Service Light on a Mercedes E500


1. Sit in the driver side seat and ensure that all the vehicle doors are closed.
2. Switch the ignition to the On position, but do not turn the vehicle on.
3. Press the 0 button located on the left-hand side of your dashboard twice, within four seconds of switching the ignition to the On position.
4. Turn the ignition to the Off position, press and hold the 0 button while turning the ignition back to the On position.
5. Continue holding the 0 for 10 seconds, or until the dash display on your vehicle reads Service In.
6. Turn the ignition off and restart the vehicle to verify that the service interval message is cleared from the system.
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