Replacing Bulbs For Front Lamps - Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 230 Kompressor Operator's Manual

Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Warning!
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas.
A bulb can explode if you
touch or move it when hot
drop the bulb
scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the
lamp and its components. We recommend
that you have such work done by a qualified
technician.
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Notes on bulb replacement
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Use only 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.
Switch lights off before replacing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.
If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Additional turn signals in the exterior
rear view mirrors
High mounted brake lamp
Xenon* lamps
Front fog lamps

Replacing bulbs for front lamps

Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position M ( page 110).
Open the hood ( page 291) (except
for side marker lamps).
Halogen headlamps
Left headlamp, mirror-image of right
headlamp
1 Housing cover for low beam headlamp
2 Housing cover for high beam head-
lamp, parking and standing lamp