Replacing Bulbs For Front Lamps - Mercedes-Benz 2007 SL 55 AMG Operator's Manual

Notes on bulb replacement
Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.
Switch the lights off before changing a
bulb to prevent short circuits.
Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.
If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:
the additional turn signals in the exteri-
or rear view mirrors
the high mounted brake lamp
the brake lamps
the parking lamps and the side marker
lamps in the tail lamp unit
the rear fog lamps
the low beam (Xenon or Bi-Xenon*)
lamps
the front fog lamps
the front side marker lamps
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Have the headlamp adjustment checked
regularly.
Practical hints
Replacing bulbs

Replacing bulbs for front lamps

Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to posi-
tion M ( page 128).
Open the hood ( page 274).
1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
2 High beam headlamp cover
3 Low beam headlamp cover (Xenon or
Bi-Xenon* lamp). Do not remove.
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