2000 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 operation

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Exterior lamps
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.
Wa r n i n g !
Bulbs and bulb holders can be very hot. Allow the
lamp to cool down before changing a bulb.
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.
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.

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1Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw
2Headlamp vertical adjustment screw
3High and low beam headlamp cover
4Squeeze latches for high and low beam headlamp
cover5Turn signal, parking, side marker and standing
lamp bulb
6Electrical connector for high and low beam
headlamp bulb
7Clamping ring for high and low beam headlamp
bulb

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Bulb for high and low beam (Halogen type 9004)
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) (w it h tab facing down) and turn cl ockwise. Push
electrical connector on securely.Turn signal, parking, side marker and standing
lamp (2357 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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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Headlamp assembly (Xenon)1Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw
2Headlamp vertical adjustment screw
3Adjuster for horizontal adjustment scale
4Cover for low beam headlamp
5Latch for cover (4)
6Cover for high beam headlamp
7Latch for cover (6)
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.

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8Turn signal, parking, side marker and standing
lamp bulb
9Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb
10Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb

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Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important.
To check and readjust a headlamp, follow steps 1
through 7. Please note:
• Adjustments to low beam simultaneously aim the
high beam.
• Vehicle should have a normal trunk load.
• Vertical aim adjustments change horizontal aim.1. Park vehicle on level surface approximately 25 ft.
(7.6 m) from a vertical test screen or wall. The
centerline of the vehicle must be at a 90° angle to
the test screen.
2. (Low beams on):
Using a carpenter‘s level, align and mark a vertical
centerline (8) on the test screen using the vertex of
the angle formed in each beam image. As a check,
the distance between centerlines should be 49
5/8
inches (1260 mm). If the distance does not check,
have the system verified by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
3. Open hood.
4. Vertical headlamp aim (Low beams on):
T u rn a d j u st i n g sc re w ( 2 ) ( c o u n t e rc l oc k w i s e to a d j u st
headlamp downward, clockwise upward) until
bubble in the level (6) is centered on the “0” mark.
Graduations: 0.18° pitch.

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5. Horizontal headlamp aim (Low beams on):
Turn adjusting screw (1) (Right front headlamp:
counterclockwise to adjust to the left, clockwise to
the right; left front headlamp: counterclockwise to
adjust to the right, clockwise to the left.) until the
headlamps (low beam) illuminate the test screen as
shown. The vertex of the angle formed in each beam
image should align with the vertical centerline (8) of
each lamp. The left and right headlamps must be
adjusted individually.6. This indicator (7) in the sight glass should align
with the “0” mark after any horizontal adjustment.
If it does not, depress latch (5) and remove access
cover (4) from the headlamp (left side only). Insert
and turn screwdriver on adjuster (3) until scale (7)
is centered on the “0” mark.
Graduations: 0.38° pitch.
7. Reinstall access cover (4).
Note:
If it is not possible to obtain a proper headlamp
adj ustment, h ave the system ch ecked a t your a ut horized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

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To replace bulbs:
Push the locking button (1) on the rear of the lamp
support inward and swing open lamp support. Push
d ow n t h e b u l b to b e ch a n g e d , t u rn c o u n te rc l oc k w i s e a nd
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Close lamp support.License plate lamps (5 W/4cp bulb)
Loosen both securing screws (1), remove lamp and take
out bulb.
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