Mercedes Benz 2009 M-Class User Manual

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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Opening the passenger side trim panel:
1 Lock
2 Cover in right side trim panel
Insert a suitable object such as a coin 
into the slot of lock
1.
Turn lock
1 counterclockwise by 90°.
Remove cover
2.
Replacing bulbs
Example rear lamp passenger-side
1 Brake lamp
2 Backup lamp
3 Rear fog lamp (only driver’s side), tail 
lamp, parking and standing lamp
4 Side marker lamp
5 Turn signal lamp
Depending on which bulb needs to be 
replaced, turn the respective bulb 
socket
1 - 5 counterclockwise.
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 en-
gages.
Align the respective bulb 
socket
1 - 5 and turn it clockwise.
Make sure bulb socket is attached 
properly.
Close the respective cover in the cargo 
compartment.
Close the tailgate (
page 121).