2004 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 356

Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Tail lamp assemblies Twist bulb counterclockwise and pull out of bulb holder. Insert new bulb into the holder and turn it clockwise. Reinstall bulb holder. The tabs must audibly click. Close trim panel. Place the housing cover back on so that its tabs click in place. 1 Screws Switch off the lights. 1 Brake lamp 2 Turn signal lamp 3 Backup lamp 4 Standing and side marker lamp 5 Rear fog lamp (driver's side)/tail Switch off the lights. Open trunk. Swing the trim panel covering the corresponding rear lights to the side. Squeeze tabs together and remove the bulb holder with the bulb. Loosen both screws 1 and remove lamp. Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall lamp. Retighten the screws. License plate lamp 356