Mercedes-Benz 2003 E 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
2 High beam bulb
3 Bulb socket for parking and standing
lamp
High beam bulb (Halogen headlamps
only)
̈ Switch off the lights.
̈ Open the hood ( page 261).
̈ Press the clamp and remove headlamp
cover.
̈ Pull electrical connector off.
̈ Turn the locking mechanism counter-
clockwise and take out the high beam
bulb 2.
̈ Insert the new high beam bulb so that
the base is in the recess of the holder.
̈ Turn the locking mechanism clockwise.
̈ Plug the connector onto the high beam
bulb.
̈ Align headlamp cover and click into
place.
High beam bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps
only)
̈ Switch off the lights.
̈ Open the hood ( page 261).
̈ Press the clamp and remove headlamp
cover.
̈ Pull electrical connector off.
̈ Turn the locking mechanism counter-
clockwise and take out the high beam
bulb 2.
̈ Insert the new high beam bulb so that
the base is in the recess of the holder.
̈ Turn the locking mechanism clockwise.
̈ Plug the connector onto the high beam
bulb.
̈ Align headlamp cover and click into
place.
Warning! G
Because of high voltage in Bi-Xenon lamps,
it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair
the lamp and its components. We recom-
mend that you have such work done by a
qualified technician.