In this DIY repair guide, you will learn how to remove the third brake light on a Mercedes C-Class station wagon (W204) and replace it with a new one. The process involves detaching the upper rear panel, using an assembly wedge to remove the brake lamp, unplugging the electrical connector and water hose, and reinstalling the new lamp. The final function test will ensure that the brake lamp and spray nozzle are working properly again.
In this interior trim removal guide, you will learn how to remove the liftgate wall paneling on a Mercedes C-Class (W204). The process involves using an assembly wedge to carefully ease out the center panel, undoing the clips along the long side of the panel, unclipping the panel from the rear, removing the screws and clips of the lower panel, and disconnecting the electrical connectors of the marker lamps. Reinstallation is done in a different sequence to make it easier to check the positions of the individual panels without damaging the fasteners.