Mercedes-Benz S 320 1999, Owner'S Manual

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Replacing Bulb:
To prevent a possible electrical
short circuit, switch off lamp prior to
replacing a bulb.
When replacing bulbs, install only
12 volt bulbs with the specified watt
rating.
When replacing halogen bulbs do
not touch glass portion of bulb with
bare hands. Use plain paper or a
clean cloth.
Bulb for Low Beam H7 (55 W)
Bulb for Fog Lamp H1 (55 W)
Open hood.
Depress latch (2) and remove
cover (1).
Pull off electrical connector (8)
or (9).
Unhook clamping ring (arrow) and
remove bulb.
Insert new bulb (seating properly in
cutouts of bulb socket), and mount
clamping ring. Reinstall and push
electrical connector on securely.
Reinstall bottom end of cover (1)
and push against top end of cover
until properly seated.
Check lamp for proper operation.
Bulb for High Beam H1 (55 W)
Open hood.
Depress latch (4) and remove
cover (3).
Pull off electrical connector (10).
Unhook clamping ring (arrow) and
remove bulb.
Insert new bulb (seating properly in
cutouts of bulb socket), and mount
clamping ring. Reinstall and push
electrical connector on securely.
Reinstall bottom end of cover (3)
and push against top end of cover
until properly seated.
Check lamp for proper operation.
Warning!
Halogen lamps contain
pressurized gas. A bulb can
explode if you:
• touch or move it when hot,
• drop the bulb,
• scratch the bulb.
Wear eye and hand protection.