Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Manual (Page 387)

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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
̈ Turn the exterior lamp switch to posi-
tion
M ( ୴ page 123).
̈ Open the trunk ( ୴ page 107).
Tail lamp unit
1 Backup lamp
2 Turn signal lamp
3 Driver’s side: Rear fog lamp
Passenger’s side: Substitute lamp
̈ Fold the trim to the side and remove it.
̈ Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull it out.
̈ Gently push the bulb into the socket,
turn it counterclockwise and remove it.
̈ Insert the new bulb and reinstall the
bulb socket.
The bulb socket should audibly click
into place.
̈ Reinstall the trim.
License plate lamp
1 Screws
̈ Loosen both screws 1.
̈ Remove the license plate lamp.
̈ Replace the bulb.
̈ Reinstall the license plate lamp.
̈ Retighten screws 1.