Low-Beam Headlamps - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

Replacing bulbs
114
Changing the front bulbs
Removing/mounting the cover in the
front wheel housing
To remove: switch off the lights.
X
Turn the front wheels inwards.
X
Slide cover : up and remove it.
X
To install: insert cover : again and slide
X
down until it engages.
Low-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)
Remove the cover in the front wheel
X
housing ( page 114).
Y
Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise
X
and pull it out.
Press retainer ; up.
X
Remove connector = with the bulb.
X
Pull the bulb out of connector =.
X
Insert the new bulb into connector = and
X
into bracket for retainer ;.
Make sure the bulb is positioned correctly.
Press retainer ; down.
X
Attach housing cover : and turn it
X
clockwise until it engages.
Replace the cover in the front wheel
X
housing ( page 114).
Y
High-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)/cornering lamps (Bi-Xenon
headlamps)
Switch off the lights.
X
Open the hood.
X
Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise
X
and pull it out.
At the bulb holder, push the bulb upwards,
X
disconnect it and pull it out of bulb
holder ;.
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;,
X
push it down and secure it in place.
Attach housing cover : and turn it
X
clockwise until it engages.
Side marker lamps (halogen
headlamps)
Due to their location, have the bulbs in the
side marker lamp changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.