2006 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 401

Practical hints Replacing bulbs Tail lamp unit Driver's side: Turn the locking knob and move the trim to the side. Passenger side: Fold 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. The bulb socket should audibly click. Driver's side: Replace the trim and secure with lock. Passenger side: Reinstall the trim. 1 Screws Loosen both screws 1. Remove the license plate lamp. Replace the bulb. Reinstall the license plate lamp. Retighten screws 1. License plate lamp Passenger side 1 Black socket: Backup lamp 2 Red socket: Driver's side: Tail, parking and rear fog lamp Passenger side: Tail and parking lamp 3 Red socket: Tail, standing and parking lamp 4 White socket: Turn signal lamp 400