2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 275
2011 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Replacing bulbs G Observe Safety notes, see page 271. with the specified watt rating. RSwitch the lights off before changing a bulb 273 ROnly use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and to prevent short circuits. RAlways use a clean lint-free cloth when handling bulbs. grease. RYour hands should be dry and free of oil and RIf i Mercedes-Benz recommends using Longlife (LL) bulbs. Replacing bulbs for front lamps G Warning! Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. It is recommended to have such work done by a qualified technician. ; Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp bulb = Bulb socket for high-beam bulb ? Cable outlet for high-beam bulb A Bulb socket for corner-illuminating lamp Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following: X Switch off the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $. X Open the hood (Y page 180). bulb High-beam and high-beam flasher bulb X Turn housing cover : counterclockwise and remove it. X Pull out bulb socket ;. X Turn bulb socket = with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket =. X Gently press the new bulb into bulb socket =. X Insert bulb socket = into the guide in the headlamp. Z Practical hints the newly installed bulb does not come on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. : Housing cover for high-beam headlamp, parking and standing lamp, cornerilluminating lamp
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