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

Replacing bulbs
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Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can change the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Halogen headlamps
Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
:
High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
;
Tail lamp
Brake lamp: P 21 W-L
:
Changing the front bulbs
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing
You must remove the cover from the front
wheel housing before you can change the
front bulbs.
To remove: switch off the lights.
X
Turn the front wheels inwards.
X
Remove securing pin ; using a suitable
X
tool.
Slide cover : up and remove it.
X
To install: insert cover : again and slide
X
it down until it engages.
Insert securing pin ;.
X
Low-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)
Remove the cover in the front wheel
X
housing ( page 138).
Y
Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise
X
and pull it out.
Turn bulb holder ; counter-clockwise and
X
pull it out.
Take the bulb out of bulb holder ;.
X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
X
Insert bulb holder ; into the lamp and turn
X
it clockwise.