2000 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 290

Bulbs for high and low beam H7 (55 W) Open hood. Twist cover (1 or 2) counterclockwise and remove. Pull off electrical connector (4) or (5). Twist bulb holder counterclockwise and remove bulb from it. Insert the new bulb so that its base fits in recess of the holder. Install bulb holder and twist clockwise to its stop, and reinstall electrical connector. Reinstall cover (1 or 2), twist it clockwise until seated securely. 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. Bulbs for high beam H7 (55 W) Open hood. Twist cover (2) counterclockwise and remove. Pull off electrical connector. Twist bulb holder counterclockwise and remove bulb from it. Insert the new bulb so that its base fits in recess of the holder. Install bulb holder and twist clockwise to its stop, and reinstall electrical connector.Ensure that base is secured on both sides (arrows) Reinstall cover (2), twist it clockwise until seated securely. Exterior lamps Instruments and controls Operation Driving 287 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index