Mercedes-Benz 1998 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 118

Replacing Bulbs
To prevent a possible electrical short
circuit, switch off lamp prior to
replacing a bulb.
When replacing bulbs, install only 12
volt bulbs with the specified watt
rating.
When replacing halogen bulbs do not
touch glass portion of bulb with bare
hands. Use plain paper or a clean cloth.
Warning!
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.
Bulb for High and Low Beam
(Halogen type 9004)
Open hood.
Squeeze latches (4) and remove cover
(3) upwards. Pull off electrical
connector (6). Turn clamping ring (7)
counterclockwise and pull out bulb
together with clamping ring. Remove
bulb.
Insert new bulb (flat side facing up),
mount clamping ring (7) (with tab
facing down) and turn clockwise. Push
electrical connector on securely.
Turn Signal, Parking, Side
Marker and Standing Lamp
(2375 NA [28.5/8.3 W/
30/2.2 cp] bulb)
Open hood.
Turn bulb socket (5) with bulb
counterclockwise and pull out. Push
bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise
and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and
twist clockwise. Reinstall bulb socket,
push in and twist clockwise.
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