Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL Automobile User Manual


 
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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.
Replacing bulb:
Bulb for high and low beam HB2
(60/55 W) Bulb for fog lamp
YC(H3) (55 W)
Open cover above headlamp. Move
retaining clamps (4) aside and remove
cover. Pull off electrical connector (7)
respectively (8). 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 (4).
Adjusting headlamp:
Correct headlamp adjustment is
extremely important. To check and
readjust a headlamp do the following:
1. Park unloaded vehicle on level
surface. Check with carpenter's
level.
2. Open cover above headlamp.
Move retaining clamps (4)
aside and remove cover.
3. Adjust vertical headlamp aim
with adjusting screw (2) until
the bubble in level (9) is in center
of the marking (bold line).
4. Reinstall cover and fasten with
retaining clamps (4).
Note:
Horizontal headlamp aim normally
needs readjustment only after repair to
the body or a headlamp unit.
Therefore, do not turn the horizontal
adjustment screw (1).
Turn Signal, Parking, Side
Marker and Standing Lamp
(1157 [215 W/32/3cp] bulb)
Replacing bulb:
Squeeze latch (5) together and lift
complete lamp assembly out to front of
vehicle. Twist bulb socket (6)
counterclockwise and pull out. Push
bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise
and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket and twist
clockwise. Reinstall bulb socket.
Reinstall lamp assembly until properly
seated and fasten latch (5).