2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 298
2003 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for front lamps Replacing front turn signal bulb Switch off the lights. Open the hood ( page 227). Twist bulb socket 1 counterclockwise and pull out. Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and remove. Insert new bulb in socket, push and twist clockwise. 1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp 2 Low beam lamp cover (Xenon or Bi-Xenon* lamp). Do not remove. 3 High beam lamp cover Warning! Reinsert bulb socket in lamp and twist clockwise. 1 High beam bulbs 2 Locking mechanism 3 Parking and standing lamps Switch off the lights. Open the hood ( page 227). Press ends of headlamp cover tab together and remove cover. Pull electrical connector off. Turn the locking mechanism 2 counterclockwise and take out the bulb. Insert the new bulb so that the base locates in the recess on the holder. Replacing high beam bulbs G Do not remove the cover for the Xenon or Bi-Xenon*headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon and 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. 298