2008 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 415

Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp, do the following first: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M ( page 131). Open the trunk ( page 114). Tail lamp unit Fold the trim to the side and remove it. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out. Gently push the bulb into the socket, turn it counterclockwise and remove it. Insert the new bulb and reinstall the bulb socket. The bulb socket should audibly click into place. 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. 1 Backup lamp 2 Driver's side: Rear fog lamp Passenger's side: Substitute lamp 3 Turn signal lamp License plate lamp 414