Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Operator'S Manual

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Replacing bulbs
Bulb for turn signal, parking, side
marker and standing lamp
(21/5 W / 32/3 cp):
Turn bulb socket (5) with bulb
counterclockwise and pull out. Push
bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise
and remove.
Bulb for high and low beam
(Halogen type 9004):
Squeeze latches (4) and remove cover
(3) upwards. Pull off electrical
connector (6). Turn clamping ring (7)
counterclockwise and pull out bulb
together with clamping ring. Remove
bulb.
Insert new bulb (flat side facing up),
mount clamping ring (7) (with tab
facing down) and turn clock-wise. Push
electrical connector on securely.
Taillamp Assemblies
1. Side marker lamp
(10 W/6 cp bulb)
2. Turn signal lamp
(21 W/32 cp bulb)
3. Tail, parking and standing lamp
(21 W/32 cp bulb)
Driver's side:
Tail, parking, standing and rear
fog lamp (21/4W/35/1.2cp bulb)
4. Backup lamp
(21 W/32 cp bulb)
5. Stop lamp
(21 W/32 cp bulb)
To replace bulbs:
Push the locking button (1) on the rear
of the lamp support inward and swing
open lamp support. Push down the bulb
to be changed, turn to the left and
remove.