2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 317

Practical hints Replacing bulbs Opening the passenger side trim panel Replacing bulbs X Align the respective bulb socket and press it into the tail lamp unit until it audibly engages. Reinstall the trim. X License plate lamps 1 Lock 2 Cover X Example illustration bulb socket passenger side 1 Turn signal lamp 2 Backup lamp Move lock 1 in direction of the arrow and remove cover 2. i The lamps on the driver's side are mirrored. X Depending on which bulb needs to be replaced, turn bulb socket 1 or 2 counterclockwise and remove it. Press gently onto the respective bulb and turn clockwise out of its bulb socket. Press the new bulb gently into its bulb socket and turn counterclockwise until it engages. 1 Screws 2 Lamp cover X X X X X Loosen both screws 1. Remove lamp cover 2. Replace the bulb. Reinstall lamp cover 2. Retighten screws 1. Z X X 315