Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 364)

Replacing bulbs
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Replacing bulbs
Example illustration rear lamp passenger side
1
Tail lamp, side marker lamp, brake lamp,
parking and standing lamp bulb socket
2 Rear turn signal lamp bulb socket
3 Rear fog lamp bulb socket (driver’s side
only)
4 Backup lamp bulb socket
X Depending on which bulb needs to be
replaced, turn the respective bulb socket
counterclockwise.
X Pull the bulb socket out of the housing.
X Gently press onto the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise out of its bulb socket.
X Gently press the new bulb into its bulb
socket and turn it clockwise until it
engages.
X Align the bulb socket and turn it clockwise.
X Make sure the bulb socket is attached
properly.
X Close the respective cover in the cargo
compartment.
X Close the tailgate.
License plate lamps
1 Screws
2 Lamp cover
X Loosen screws 1 of lamp cover to be
removed.
X Remove lamp cover 2 .
X Replace the bulb.
X Reinstall lamp cover 2 .
X Retighten screws 1 .
Practical hints