Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 127)

could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
There are bulbs other than Xenon and LED
bulbs that you cannot replace. Replace only
the bulbs listed (
Y
page 125). Have the bulbs
that you cannot replace yourself changed 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 lint-
free 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.
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can change the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Tail lamp
:
Backup lamp: W 16 W
Changing the rear bulbs
Backup light
Lamp unit
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the trunk.
X
Reach up into the side paneling and pull
downwards until the lamp cluster is easily
accessible.
X Press the detent of connector ; and pull
out connector ;.
X
Use a suitable tool to loosen and remove
four nuts :.
X Remove the entire lamp cluster.
X Turn bulb holder = counter-clockwise and
pull it out.
X Pull out bulb.
X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder =.
X
Insert bulb holder = into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
X Re-insert the lamp cluster.
X Tighten four nuts :.
X Push in connector ; until it engages.
X Insert the side paneling.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
Windshield wipers
125
Lights
and
windshield
wipers
Z