2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 129

Changing bulbs Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. If you require assistance changing bulbs, consult a qualified specialist workshop. Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with your bare hands. Even minor contamination can burn into the glass surface and reduce the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lintfree cloth or only touch the base of the bulb when installing. Only use bulbs of the correct type. If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a qualified specialist workshop. Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times. Have the headlamp setting checked regularly. 127 Bi-Xenon headlamps : Cornering lamp: H7 55 W Changing the front bulbs Low-beam headlamp (halogen headlamp) Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types You can change the following bulbs. The bulb type can be found in the legend. Halogen headlamps : Low-beam headlamps6: H7 55 W ; High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W = Parking lamp/standing lamp: W 5 W ? Turn signal lamp6: 3457A Due to their location, have the bulbs in the left-hand headlamp changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Switch off the lights. X Open the hood. X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise and pull it out. X Turn bulb holder ; counter-clockwise and pull it out. X Take the bulb out of bulb holder ;. X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. 6 Due to their location, have the bulbs in the left-hand headlamp changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Z Lights and windshield wipers