2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 489

Practical hints Replacing bulbs Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1. Turn lock 1 clockwise (left side trim panel) or counterclockwise (right side trim panel) by 90° in direction of arrow. Remove cover 2. Replacing bulbs Depending on which bulb needs to be replaced, turn the respective bulb socket 1 - 4 counterclockwise. Pull the bulb socket out of the housing. Similarly turn the bulb counterclockwise carefully and pull the bulb out of bulb socket. Insert the new bulb into the bulb socket. Turn the bulb in the bulb socket clockwise carefully. Insert the bulb socket into the housing. Turn the bulb socket clockwise until it engages. 1 License plate lamp cover 2 Screw Loosen screws 2. Remove license plate lamp cover 1. Replace the license plate lamp bulb. Reinstall license plate lamp cover 1. 1 Tail, side marker, standing, and parking lamp bulb socket 2 Turn signal lamp bulb socket 3 Fog lamp bulb socket (driver's side only) 4 Backup lamp bulb socket Retighten screws 2. License plate lamps 488