Replacing Bulbs - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

Replacing bulbs

102
Tail lamp
Lights
: High-mounted brake
lamp
; License plate lamp
= Rear fog lamps (driver's
side)
? Backup lamps
A Brake lamps/tail lamps/
standing lamps/turn sig-
nals
Side marker lamps
Tail lamps
Installing/removing the tail lamp
!
Remove the tail lamps with care so as not to
damage the paintwork.
Because of the installation position,
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the tail lamp bulbs changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Tail lamp
To remove: switch off the lighting system.
X
Open the tailgate/rear door.
X
i
The vehicle tool kit contains a screwdriver
( page 261).
Y
Unscrew two side screws :.
X
Press tail lamp ; out as far as bolts =.
X
Remove tail lamp ; out from bolts =.
X
Pull the connector off the bulb holder of the
X
tail lamp.
To install: press the connector into the bulb
X
holder of the tail lamp.
Press the tail lamp sideways onto bolts =
X
and slide onto the vehicle.
Bulb type
Tighten two side screws :.
X
LED
Standard tail lamp
LED
P 21 W
P 21 W
P 21 W
LED
Remove the tail lamp (
X
Unscrew three screws : and remove bulb
X
holder ; from the tail lamp.
Bulb holder
Turn signals/brake lamps/tail lamps/
=
standing lamps
Backup lamps
?
A Rear fog lamp (driver's side only)
Apply light pressure to the corresponding
X
bulb, turn it counter-clockwise and remove it
from the bulb holder.
Press the new bulb into the socket and screw
X
it in clockwise.
Insert bulb holder ; into the tail lamp and
X
tighten all three screws :.
Install the tail lamp (
X
page 102).
Y
page 102).
Y