Mercedes-Benz E-class 1999 Control Switch - Manual (Page 21)

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Replacing Bulb:
When replacing bulbs, install only 12
volt bulbs with the specified watt
rating.
When replacing halogen bulbs do not
touch glass portion of bulb with bare
hands. Use plain paper or a clean cloth.
Warning!
Halogen lamps contain pressurized
gas. A bulb can explode if you:
• touch or move it when hot,
• drop the bulb,
• scratch the bulb.
Wear eye and hand protection.
Bulbs for Low or High Beam
H7 (55 W)
Open hood.
Move retaining clamps (3) aside and
remove cover. Pull off electrical
connector (5) or (6). Unhook clamping
ring and pull out bulb together with
clamping ring. Remove bulb.
Insert new bulb (seating properly in
cutouts of bulb socket), mount clamping
ring. Reinstall and push electrical
connector on securely. Reinstall cover
and fasten with retaining clamps (3).
Xenon (optional)
Bulb for Low Beam
Warning!
Because of high voltage in Xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the
bulb or repair the lamp and its
components. We recommend that
you have such work done by a
qualified technician.
Turn Signal Lamp
1156 NA (26.9/5 W/32/4 cp bulb)
Open hood.
Twist bulb socket (4) counterclockwise
and pull out. Push bulb into socket,
turn counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and
twist clockwise. Reinstall bulb socket.
Reinstall lamp assembly until properly
seated.
Parking and Standing Lamp
H 6W (6 W bulb)
Open hood.
Rotate cover (3) counterclockwise and
remove.
Twist bulb socket (7) counterclockwise
and pull out. Push bulb into socket,
turn counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and
twist clockwise. Reinstall bulb socket.
Reinstall lamp assembly until properly
seated.