Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 488)

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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signal lamps bulbs
The additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs.
If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to
function, the entire turn signal unit must
be replaced. Have the turn signal unit re-
placed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Front side marker lamp bulbs
Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs
is a technically highly demanding process,
we recommend you have the side marker
lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
̈ Turn the combination switch to
position
M ( ୴ page 143).
Tail lamp unit
̈ Open the tailgate ( ୴ page 119).
Opening the side trim panels
1 Lock
2 Cover in left side trim panel
1 Lock
2 Cover in right side trim panel
i To access the tail lamp units, you have to
remove the cover in the corresponding side trim
panel of the cargo compartment.
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