Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 - Manual (Page 571)

Replacing bulbs
569
X Take out bulb holder 1 .
X Take bulb out of holder 1 .
X Insert new bulb into bulb holder 1 and
press it all the way down.
X Insert bulb holder 1 into guide in
headlamp.
The tab of the bulb holder
1 must be
positioned on the upper left-hand side and
wire
3 must point downward and to the
left (driver’s side headlamp) or upward and
to the right (passenger-side headlamp).
X Turn bulb holder 1 clockwise until it
engages and grip 2 is in a horizontal
position.
X Attach housing cover 2 ( Y page 567) and
let it audibly engage to close.
IR emitter lamp bulb
1 Bulb
2 Wire position
X Turn cover 1 ( Y page 567)
counterclockwise and remove it.
X Turn bulb 1 counterclockwise until it
disengages.
X Take out bulb 1 .
X Press both catches on left and right sides
of bulb
1 and disconnect the wire from the
bulb.
X Connect a new bulb 1 to the wire.
X Insert bulb 1 into guide in headlamp.
Wire 2 must point downward and to the
right.
X Turn bulb 1 clockwise until it engages.
Wire 2 now points downward and to the
left.
X Attach housing cover 1 ( Y page 567) and
let it audibly engage to close.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp unit
The tail lamps are equipped with HiP bulbs
and LEDs. Have them replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints
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