Dipped-Beam Headlamps - Mercedes-Benz 2012 A-Class Owner's Manual

Replacing bulbs
114
Dipped-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)
G
WARNING
These bulbs are pressurised.
They can explode when being changed if:
they are still hot
R
they hit an object when being removed
R
they are dropped
R
There is a risk of injury.
You should wear eye protection and clean
gloves when you are changing a bulb. If nec-
essary, have bulbs changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
X
Remove the cover in the front wheel arch
( Y page 113).
X
Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and
pull it out.
X
Turn bulb holder ; anti-clockwise and pull
it out.
X
Take the bulb out of bulb holder ;.
X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
X
Insert bulb holder ; into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
X
Align housing cover : and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.
X
Replace the cover in the front wheel arch
( Y page 113).
Main-beam headlamps and side lamps/
parking lamps (vehicles with halogen
headlamps)
G
WARNING
These bulbs are pressurised.
They can explode when being changed if:
they are still hot
R
they hit an object when being removed
R
they are dropped
R
There is a risk of injury.
You should wear eye protection and clean
gloves when you are changing a bulb. If nec-
essary, have bulbs changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
X
Switch off the lights.
X
Open the bonnet.
X
Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and
pull it out.
X
Turn bulb ; anti-clockwise and pull it out.
X
Insert the new bulb and engage it to the
stop.
X
Align housing cover : and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.