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

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps

Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position M ( page 117).
Open the trunk lid ( page 99).
Tail lamp unit
1 Latch
Fold the corresponding trim panel to
the side.
Turn latch 1 to vertical position and
remove the bulb carrier.
Bulb carrier
2 Brake lamp bulb
3 Backup lamp bulb
4 Rear fog lamp (driver's side only),
tail and standing lamp bulb
5 Parking and side marker lamp bulb
6 Turn signal lamp bulb
Press gently onto the respective bulb
and turn counterclockwise out of its
bulb socket.
Press the new bulb gently into its bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it
engages.
Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Reinstall the bulb carrier and lock it
again with latch 1.
Reinstall the trim panel.
License plate lamp
1 Screw
Loosen both screws 1.
Remove the license plate lamp.
Replace the bulb.
Reinstall the license plate lamp.
Retighten screws 1.
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