2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 334

Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for front lamps Turn the locking mechanism counterclockwise and take out the high beam bulb 2. Insert the new high beam bulb so that the base is in the recess of the holder. Turn the locking mechanism clockwise. Plug the connector onto the high beam bulb. Align headlamp cover and click into place. 1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp 2 High beam bulb 3 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp High beam bulb (Halogen headlamps only) Switch off the lights. Open the hood ( page 261). Press the clamp and remove headlamp cover. Pull electrical connector off. High beam bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps only) Warning! Switch off the lights. Open the hood ( page 261). Press the clamp and remove headlamp cover. Pull electrical connector off. Turn the locking mechanism counterclockwise and take out the high beam bulb 2. Insert the new high beam bulb so that the base is in the recess of the holder. Turn the locking mechanism clockwise. Plug the connector onto the high beam bulb. Align headlamp cover and click into place. G Because of high voltage in Bi-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. 334