2004 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 341

Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Tail lamp assemblies Switch off lights. Open trunk. Turn lock counterclockwise and move the trim to the side. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. Gently twist bulb counterclockwise and pull out of bulb holder. Insert new bulb into the holder and turn it clockwise. Reinstall bulb socket. 1 Backup lamp (black socket) 2 Turn signal lamp (white socket) 3 Tail, standing and parking lamp (red socket) 4 Driver's side: tail, parking and rear fog lamp Passenger's side: tail and parking lamp (red socket) The bulb socket should audibly click. Replace trim and secure with lock. 1 Screws Switch off the lights. Loosen both screws 1 and remove lamp. Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall it. Retighten the screws. License plate lamp 340