Mercedes-Benz SLK-CLASS Operator's Manual page 167

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 110).
Open the trunk lid ( page 98).
Tail lamp unit
1 Bulb socket for rear fog lamp
(driver's side only)
2 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
3 Bulb socket for backup lamp
Fold corresponding trim to side.
Turn the respective bulb socket coun-
terclockwise and remove.
Press gently onto the bulb and turn
counterclockwise out of its bulb sock-
et.
Press the new bulb gently into its bulb
socket and turn clockwise.
Reinstall the bulb socket and turn
clockwise until it engages.
Reinstall trim.
Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
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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