Mercedes-Benz 2005 M-Class Operator's Manual page 283

License plate lamp
1 License plate lamp
2 Screw
Loosen both screws 2.
Remove license plate lamp 1.
Replace the tubular bulb.
Reinstall license plate lamp 1.
Retighten screws 2.
High mounted brake lamp
1 Cover
2 Tab
Press gently on both sides of cover 1
in direction of arrows.
Fold it backwards and remove.
Press tab 2 on the reflector and re-
move it.
Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Press gently onto the bulb and turn
counterclockwise out of the bulb sock-
et.
Press the new bulb gently into the bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it en-
gages.
Reinstall the reflector on the left side
first and let it engage on the right side.
Align cover 1 with its tabs in the slots
and press gently onto cover 1 until it
engages.
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Vehicles with an exterior spare-wheel
rack*:
You cannot replace the LEDs of the
high mounted brake light with an exte-
rior spare-wheel rack installed. Have
therefore the high mounted brake light
checked and, if necessary, the LEDs re-
placed by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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