Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 129)

X To open: turn release knob : 90° in the
direction of the arrow and remove side trim
panel ;.
X Insert a suitable object, e.g. a coin, into the
slots of release knobs =.
X Turn release knobs = 90° in the direction
of the arrow and remove stowage
compartment ?.
X To close: insert stowage
compartment ? and turn release
knobs = in the opposite direction to the
arrow until the slots on the release knobs
are in a vertical position.
X Insert side trim panel ; and turn release
knob : 90° in the opposite direction to
the arrow.
Right-hand side trim panel
X To open: insert a suitable object, e.g. a
coin, into the slot of release knob : on
side trim panel ;.
X Turn release knob : 90° in the direction
of the arrow and remove side trim
panel ;.
X To close: insert side trim panel ; and turn
release knob : 90° in the opposite
direction to the arrow.
Tail lamps with LEDs
:
Rear fog lamp
;
Backup lamp
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the cargo compartment.
X Open the side trim panel ( Y page 126).
X Turn the corresponding bulb holder
counter-clockwise and remove it.
X Remove the bulb from the bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
X Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.
X Close the side trim panel ( Y page 126).
License plate lamps
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the tailgate.
X Remove screws :.
X Remove the license plate lamp.
X Replace the bulb.
X Insert the license plate lamp.
X Replace and tighten screws :.
Replacing bulbs
127
Lights and windshield wipers
Z