Replacing bulbs for front lamps – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement
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Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.
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Switch the lights off before changing a
bulb to prevent short circuits.
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Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
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Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.
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If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:
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the additional turn signals in the exteri-
or rear view mirrors
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the high mounted brake lamp
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the brake lamps
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the parking lamps and the side marker
lamps in the tail lamp unit
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the rear fog lamps
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the low beam (Xenon or Bi-Xenon*)
lamps
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the front fog lamps
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the front side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
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Turn the exterior lamp switch to posi-
tion
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Open the hood (
1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
2 High beam headlamp cover
3 Low beam headlamp cover (Xenon or
Bi-Xenon* lamp). Do not remove.
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Have the headlamp adjustment checked
regularly.