2003 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 223

Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for front lamps Low and high beam headlamps (Halogen headlamps only) Switch off the lights. Open the hood ( page 171). Low and high beam headlamps (Xenon* headlamps only) Warning! G 2 Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb 3 Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb Pull off electrical connector 2 or 3. 1 Headlamp cover with locking tab Push down locking tab at top and end of headlamp cover 1 and remove. Unhook clamping ring and pull out the bulb together with clamping ring. Remove bulb. Insert new bulb so that bulb sits properly in cutouts of bulb socket. Mount clamping ring and reinstall. Plug electrical connector onto the bulb. Reinstall headlamp cover 1. Do not remove the cover for the xenon headlamp. 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. 223