Complete Mercedes Benz CLS Class X218 Shooting Brake (X218) 2012-2017 LED Interior Upgrade – 23-Piece Kit
Upgrade your Mercedes Benz CLS Class X218 Shooting Brake (2012-2017) with our 23-piece LED interior light kit. Replace every dim factory incandescent bulb with bright 6000K pure white LEDs for a modern, premium cabin experience. Installation takes just 15 minutes with no special tools required.
What LED Bulbs Fit the Mercedes Benz CLS Class X218 Shooting Brake (2012-2017)?
This 23-piece kit contains bulbs that match every interior socket type in your Mercedes Benz CLS Class X218 Shooting Brake (2012-2017): T10 wedge bulbs for map lights, door lights, footwells, and license plate lights; festoon bulbs for dome lights. Each bulb is polarity-protected and pre-tested. Simply remove the old bulb and push in the LED — no adapters, wiring, or modifications needed. The ultra-slim design fits behind tight lenses with no clearance issues.
How Many Interior Bulbs Does the Mercedes Benz CLS Class X218 Shooting Brake Have?
Your Mercedes Benz CLS Class X218 Shooting Brake (2012-2017) uses 23 bulbs for a full interior LED upgrade. This includes overhead dome lights, reading/map lights, door courtesy lights, footwell illumination, trunk/cargo area lighting, and where equipped, vanity mirror lights and glove box lights. The kit provides exact replacements for every position with a few spares included.
Does the Mercedes Benz CLS Class X218 Shooting Brake Need CANbus LEDs?
The Mercedes Benz CLS Class X218 Shooting Brake (X218) 2012-2017 uses a CANbus system. Our LEDs include built-in load resistors for error-free operation without warning lights or flickering.
Stock vs LED: What Changes?
| Feature | Stock Bulb | AutoKitShop LED |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | ~40-50 lumens | ~200 lumens (4-5x brighter) |
| Color | 3000K yellow | 6000K pure white |
| Power | ~5W each | ~1.5W each (70% less) |
| Lifespan | ~1,000 hours | 30,000+ hours (30x longer) |
| Heat | 50-70°C | ~30°C (safe for plastic trim) |
How to Install LEDs in Your Mercedes Benz CLS Class X218 Shooting Brake
- Use a plastic trim tool to gently pry off the dome light lens
- Remove the old incandescent bulb from its socket
- Insert the new LED bulb into the socket (fits T10 and festoon positions)
- If the LED doesn't light, flip it 180° and reinsert — LEDs are polarity-sensitive
- Test before reassembling each light fixture
- Repeat for all 23 positions — total time about 15-20 minutes
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