Mercedes-Benz 2010 C-Class Operator's Manual page 317

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Observe Safety notes, see page 313.
Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and
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with the specified watt rating.
Switch the lights off before changing a bulb
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to prevent short circuits.
Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
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handling bulbs.
Your hands should be dry and free of oil and
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grease.
If the newly installed bulb does not come
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on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends using
Longlife (LL) bulbs.
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
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Switch off the ignition.
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Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
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Open the hood ( Y page 224).
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Warning!
Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon
headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. It is
recommended to have such work done by a
qualified technician.
Low-beam bulb (halogen headlamps
only)
X
Turn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
X
Pull electric plug ; off the bulb ?.
X
Remove wire clip = from bulb holder by
pushing down and release from arrestor
hook.
X
Pull bulb ? at its socket out of bulb holder.
X
Insert the new bulb so that its socket
locates in the recess of bulb holder and is
level to it.
X
Fold wire clip = back and press it down on
bulb holder to engage it in the arrestor
hook.
X
Connect electric plug ; on bulb ?.
X
Align housing cover and turn it clockwise.
Front turn signal lamp bulb
X
Turn bulb socket = with handle ;
counterclockwise and remove it.
X
Pull bulb out of bulb socket =.
X
Gently press the new bulb into bulb socket
= until the bulb engages.
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Place bulb socket = back into the housing.
Handle ; must be in a horizontal line and
mark : must be on the upper part (driver's
side headlamp) or lower part (passenger-
side headlamp).
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Turn bulb socket = clockwise until it
engages.
Replacing bulbs
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