Replacing light bulbs in the side additional
indicators
Requirements:
R
The lighting system is switched off.
R
You will need a WY 5 W bulb.
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Push additional indicator
1
forwards and
swivel it out.
#
Push the bulb rearwards.
#
Gently turn the bulb counter-clockwise and
take it out of the socket.
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Insert the new bulb into the socket and turn it
clockwise to screw it in.
#
Align additional indicator
1
at the front and
engage it.
Replacing rear bulbs
Overview of rear compartment lamp types
1
Third brake light: LED
2
Additional turn signal lamp on the roof:
P 21 W
3
Rear fog lamp (driver's side): P 21 W
4
Backup lamp: P 21 W
5
Brake light, tail light/standing lamps/turn
signal light: P 21 W side marker light: LED
Replacing light sources in the tail lamp
Requirements:
R
The lighting system is switched off.
R
Standard tail lamp: you require a P 21 W
light source.
R
LED tail lamp: you require a W 16 W light
source.
R
Additional turn signal lamp on the roof:
you require a P 21 W light source.
Removing the tail lamp
*
NOTE Damage to the paintwork during
tail lamp removal
The paintwork may be damaged when the tail
lamps are removed. The tail lamp may, for
example, scratch the paintwork when it is
removed.
#
Remove the tail lamps carefully.
#
Mercedes-Benz recommends having the
tail lamp light sources replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Please note that you can change the bulb of the
backing up light only in the case of an LED tail
lamp.
#
Open the tailgate/rear-end door.
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You will find a screwdriver in the vehicle tool
kit (
/
page 201).
#
Unscrew two side screws
1
.
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Push tail lamp
2
outwards against bolts
3
as far as it will go.
#
Press tail lamp
2
off outwards and away
from bolts
3
.
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