2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 694

Practical hints Replacing bulbs IR emitter* Turn bulb holder 1 clockwise until it engages and wire 2 points downward and to the left. Additional turn signal lamp bulbs The additional turn signal lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs. If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to function, the entire turn signal unit must be replaced. Have the turn signal unit replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Front side marker lamp bulbs Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs is a technically highly demanding process, we recommend you have the side marker lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Replacing bulbs for the rear lamps Tail lamp unit The tail lamp unit is equipped with HiP bulbs and LED's. Warning! G 1 Bulb holder 2 Wire position Turn bulb holder 1 counterclockwise until it disengages. Take out bulb holder 1. Press both catches on left and right sides of bulb holder 1 and take bulb out of holder. Insert new bulb into holder until it engages. Insert bulb holder 1 into guide in headlamp. Wire 2 must point downward and to the right. The bulbs in the tail lamp unit cannot be replaced individually. The tail lamp bulbs are under pressure and could explode during an attempt to replace them. If the tail lamps (HiP bulbs and/or LED'S) are malfunctioning, have them replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 693