2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 lock

327 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
3Release strap
Pull strap 3 upwards.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked and can
be opened. Manually unlocking the transmission
gear selector lever
In the case of power failure the transmis-
sion gear selector lever can be manually
unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.
1Pin

Insert a pin1, e.g. ball point pen, into
the covered opening.

Perform the following two steps simul-
taneously:
Push pin1 down.

Move gear selector lever from
positionP.

Remove pin1.
The cover returns to its closed position af-
ter moving the gear selector lever to posi-
tions D+ and D-.iThe gear selector lever is locked again
when moving it to positionP.

328 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyTilt/sliding sunroof
You can open or close the tilt/sliding sun-
roof manually in the case of power failure.
The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located on
the left side (driver’s side) of the cargo
compartment behind the rear panel trim.
1Edge protection
2Rear panel trim
Take the vehicle tool kit out from its
storage compartment (
page 321).

Open the tailgate.

Remove edge protection1 from door
pillar.

Remove rear panel trim2.
3Key (vehicle tool kit)
4Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit)

Fit key3 into hexagon nut of drive.

Insert screwdriver4 into the key as a
lever.

Turn screwdriver4 clockwise to:

slide sunroof closed


raise sunroof at the rear

Turn screwdriver4 counterclockwise
to:

slide sunroof open


lower sunroof at the rear
iDo not disconnect electrical connec-
tors.

329 Practical hints
Brush guard*
Brush guard*
Warning!
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The brush guard is designed solely to en-
hance the appearance of the vehicle and
help protect grille and headlights from minor
mishaps, either on- or off-road. Since the
safety characteristics are limited in the
event of an accident, brush guards are not
intended to prevent injury or damage in the
event of an accident. Also check state and
local regulations on installation and use.
Raise and lower brush guard in an open
space with plenty of room.
To help prevent personal injury when open-
ing or closing the brush guard, use extreme
caution not to trap hands or feet.
The brush guard must be in raised and
locked position while driving.
iOnly lower brush guard to clean head
lamps or to replace bulbs.

330 Practical hintsBrush guard*Lowering and raising brush guard
1Locking and unlocking handle
2Quick lock
3Lock
4End stop jointLowering

While holding brush guard firmly, open
quick lock2 using locking and unlock-
ing handle1.

Gently lower brush guard until it
reaches its fully lowered position.Raising and securing

Flip up brush guard until it contacts end
stop joint4.
Quick lock stop pin2 must engage
the cross slot recess in lock3.

Now turn quick lock2 so that quick
lock makes contact with end stop
joint4.

Lock quick lock2 on both sides of
brush guard using locking and unlock-
ing handle1.!Make sure both quick stop pins2 are
seated fully in lock3.

331 Practical hints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing SmartKey batteries
If the batteries in the SmartKey are dis-
charged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.Warning!
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Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure they are clean and free of lint.iWhen replacing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

338 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsHigh and low beam bulb
Remove protection cover1.

Pull off electrical connector3.

Unclip retainer spring4.

Remove bulb5.

Insert the new bulb so that its socket
locates in the recess of the lamp
housing.

Clip on retainer spring4.

Plug electrical connector3 onto
bulb5.

Reinstall protection cover1.Parking and standing lamp bulb

Pull off electrical connector2 from
bulb socket6.

Turn bulb socket6 counterclockwise
out of the lamp housing.

Insert a new bulb into bulb socket6.

Insert bulb socket6 into the lamp
housing and turn clockwise until it
engages.

Plug electrical connector2 onto bulb
socket6.Front fog lamp
Right front fog lamp, left front fog lamp
laterally reversed1Securing screw (trim panel)
2Front fog lamp trim panel
3Front fog lamp

340 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsFront turn signal lamp
1Securing screw
2Turn signal lens
Loosen and remove securing
screws1.

Remove turn signal lens2.3Bulb

Press bulb3 gently into the socket,
turn counterclockwise and remove it.

Press new bulb3 gently into the sock-
et and turn clockwise until it engages.

Reinstall turn signal lens2.

Install and tighten securing screws1.Side marker lamp
The following description applies to both,
the front and the rear side marker lamps.
Front side marker shown1Securing screw
2Side marker lamp housing
Loosen and remove securing
screws1.

Remove side marker lamp housing2.
iG55AMG:
Remove the protective grille before
replacing bulbs.
iDo not overtighten securing screws1.
Otherwise turn signal lens2 could be
damaged.

341 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
3Dust cover
4Bulb

Remove dust cover3.

Press catch aside and pull out the bulb
socket with the bulb from side marker
lamp housing2.

Press gently onto bulb4 and turn
counterclockwise out of its bulb
socket.

Press new bulb4 gently into the bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it
engages.

Insert the bulb socket back into side
marker lamp housing2.

Reinstall dust cover3.

Reinstall side marker lamp housing2.

Install and tighten securing screws1.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 110).
Tail lamp unit
iDo not overtighten securing screws1.
Otherwise side marker lamp
housing2 could be damaged.
iG55AMG:
Remove the protective grille before
replacing bulbs.