2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 363
2009 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp, do the following: X X X X X Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1. Turn lock 1 by 90° in direction of the arrow. Remove cover 2. Switch off the ignition. Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M. Opening the passenger side trim panel Tail lamp unit 5 Bulb socket for front fog lamp bulb X X X X X X X X X Turn bulb socket 5 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket 5. Gently press the new bulb into the bulb socket 5. Place bulb socket 5 back into the housing and turn it clockwise until it engages. Reconnect the adapter cable. Insert front fog lamp 1 back into bumper. Fasten screws 4. Reinsert cover 2 and press it in until it engages. Fasten screws 3. To access the tail lamp units, you first have to remove the cover in the corresponding side trim panel of the cargo compartment. X Open the tailgate. Opening the driver's side trim panel 1 Lock 2 Cover X X X Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1. Turn lock 1 by 90° in direction of the arrow. Remove cover 2. Z 1 Lock 2 Cover 361