Mercedes-Benz S 430 Operator's Manual page 402

Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Tail lamp unit
Passenger side
1 Black socket:
Backup lamp
2 Red socket:
Driver's side: Tail, parking and rear fog
lamp
Passenger side: Tail and parking lamp
3 Red socket:
Tail, standing and parking lamp
4 White socket:
Turn signal lamp
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Driver's side: Turn the locking knob and
move the trim to the side.
Passenger side: Fold the trim to the
side.
Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull out.
Gently twist bulb counterclockwise and
pull out of bulb holder.
Insert new bulb into the holder and turn
it clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket.
The bulb socket should audibly click.
Driver's side: Replace the trim and se-
cure with lock.
Passenger side: Reinstall the trim.
License plate lamp
1 Screws
Loosen both screws 1.
Remove the license plate lamp.
Replace the bulb.
Reinstall the license plate lamp.
Retighten screws 1.