Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 500 - Manual (Page 336)

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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp assemblies
1 Turn signal lamp (white socket)
2 Tail, parking, standing, and side marker
lamp (red socket)
3 Tail lamp, rear fog lamp (red socket)
4 Backup lamp (black socket)
̈ Switch off the lights.
̈ Open trunk.
̈ Turn the catch, and move the trim to
the side.
̈ Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull out.
̈ Gently twist bulb counterclockwise and
pull out of bulb holder.
̈ Insert new bulb into the holder and turn
it clockwise.
̈ Reinstall bulb socket.
The bulb socket should audibly click.
̈ Replace trim and secure with lock.
License plate lamp
1 Screws
̈ Switch off the lights.
̈ Loosen both screws 1 and remove
lamp.
̈ Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall
it.
̈ Retighten the screws.