2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS Owners Manual

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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 (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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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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lamp bulb
9Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb
10Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb

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Adjusting headlamp aim
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
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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):
Turn adjusting screw (2) (counterclockwise to adjust
headlamp downward, clockwise upward) until
bubble in the level (6) is centered on the “0” mark.
Graduations: 0.18° pitch.

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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
adjustment, have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Taillamp assemblies1Side marker lamp
(10 W/6 cp bulb)
2Turn signal lamp
(21 W/32 cp bulb)
3Tail, parking and standing lamp
(21/4 W/32/2 cp bulb)
Driver’s side:
Tail, parking, standing and rear fog lamp
(21/4 W/32/2cp bulb)
4Backup lamp
(21 W/32 cp bulb)
5Stop la mp
(21 W/32 cp bulb)

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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index 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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Changing batteries in the remote control
Checking batteries
If the transmit buttonŒ or‹ is pressed longer
than 1 second, the battery check lamp in the transmitter
eye (1) lights up briefly – indicating that the batteries
are in order.
Change batteries if the battery check lamp does not light
up briefly.Changing batteries
Unfold master key from holder by pressing key release
button (2). Pull off battery cover (3).