2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 277
2011 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
Page 277 highlights
Replacing wiper blades Replacing bulbs X 275 Loosen screws : of lamp cover to be removed. X Remove lamp cover ;. X Replace the bulb. X Reinstall lamp cover ;. X Retighten screws :. Replacing wiper blades Safety notes For safety reasons, switch off the wipers and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0) before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury. Example illustration: Bulb socket passenger side : Turn signal lamp ; Backup lamp i The lamps on the driver's side are mirrored. X Depending on which bulb needs to be replaced, turn the respective bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it. X Gently press onto the bulb and turn it clockwise out of its bulb socket. X Gently press the new bulb into its bulb socket and turn it counterclockwise until it engages. X Align the respective bulb socket and press it into the tail lamp unit until it audibly engages. X Reinstall the trim. G Warning! Wiper blades are components that are subject to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall. Otherwise the windshield will not be wiped properly. As a result, you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic conditions and could cause an accident. License plate lamps ! To avoid damage to the hood, the wiper arms should only be folded forward when in the vertical position. ! Never open the hood when a wiper arm is folded forward. Hold on to the wiper when folding a wiper arm back. If released, the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield. Do not allow a wiper arm to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have this work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Z Practical hints G Warning!