2005 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 353

Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp, do the following first: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M ( page 109). Open the trunk lid ( page 92). Tail lamp unit Bulb carrier Reinstall the bulb carrier and lock it again with latch 1. Reinstall the trim panel. License plate lamp 2 Brake lamp bulb 3 Backup lamp bulb 4 Rear fog lamp (driver's side only), tail and standing lamp bulb 5 Parking and side marker lamp bulb 6 Turn signal lamp bulb Press gently onto the respective bulb and turn counterclockwise out of its bulb socket. Press the new bulb gently into its bulb socket and turn clockwise until it engages. 1 Screw Loosen both screws 1. Remove the license plate lamp. Replace the bulb. Reinstall the license plate lamp. Retighten screws 1. 1 Latch Fold the corresponding trim panel to the side. Turn latch 1 to vertical position and remove the bulb carrier. 351