Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Operator's Manual page 252

Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
7 Tabs
Squeeze tabs 7 together and remove
bulb holder.
Gently push bulb into socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and
turn clockwise.
Reinstall bulb holder. You should hear
it engage.
Insert the tail lamp in the body, lower
edge first. Make sure that it engages.
Retighten screws with washers on
them.
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License plate lamp
1 License plate lamp
2 Screws
Switch off the lights.
Loosen both screws 1 and remove
lamp.
Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall
lamp.
Retighten the screws.
High mounted brake lamp
1 Cover
2 Tab
Switch off the lights.
Squeeze both sides of cover 1, fold it
forward and remove.
Press tab 2 on reflector and remove re-
flector.
Gently push bulb into socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and
turn clockwise.