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Notes on bulb replacement
!
Do not replace LEDs or bulbs not
described in this section. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs, the bulbs or
parts of the vehicle. Only have the LEDs and
bulbs replaced at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
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Observe Safety notes, see page 266.
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Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and
with the specified watt rating.
R
Switch the lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
R
Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
R
Your hands should be dry and free of oil and
grease.
R
If the newly installed bulb does not come
on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends using
Longlife (LL) bulbs.
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
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Warning!
Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon
headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. It is
recommended to have such work done by a
qualified technician.
Before you start to replace a bulb for a front
lamp, do the following:
X
Switch off the ignition.
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
$.
X
Open the hood (Y page 178).
:
Housing cover for low-beam halogen or Bi-
Xenon headlamp
;
Housing cover for high-beam headlamp/
high-beam flasher bulb and for parking
and standing lamp bulb
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Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb
?
Bulb socket for high-beam bulb
A
Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp
bulb
B
Bulb socket for low-beam bulb
Low-beam bulb (halogen headlamps
only)
X
Turn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
X
Turn bulb socket B with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
X
Pull the bulb out of bulb socket B.
X
Gently press the new bulb into bulb socket
B.
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Replacing bulbs
Practical hints
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