Replacing Bulbs For Front Lamps - Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Operator's Manual

Replacing bulbs for front lamps

Replacing low beam bulbs
1 Low beam halogen or Bi-Xenon* head-
lamp cover with locking tab
2 Electrical connector
Bi-Xenon* headlamp
Warning!
Do not remove the cover 1 for the Bi-Xenon
headlamp. Because of high voltage in xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. We rec-
ommend that you have such work done by a
qualified technician.
Halogen headlamp
Switch off the lights.
Open the hood ( page 202).
Push down tab at top end of cover 1
and remove.
Pull electrical connector 2 off.
Unclip the retainer springs and take out
the bulb.
Insert the new bulb so that the base lo-
cates in the recess on the holder.
Clip the retainer springs.
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Plug the connector 2 onto the bulb.
Align headlamp cover and click into
place.
Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
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