2009 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class bulb

Vehicle equipment ............................194
Where will I find ...? ..........................194
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .......................196
What to do if … ..................................213
Unlocking/locking manually ...........221
Opening/closing manually ..............223
Brush guard .......................................224
Replacing SmartKey batteries .........225
Replacing bulbs .................................226
Replacing wiper blades ....................231
Flat tire ..............................................232
Battery ...............................................236
Jump starting ....................................237
Towing the vehicle ............................239
Fuses ..................................................242
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XPull out batteries ? in direction of arrow.XInsert new batteries ? under contact
spring A with the positive terminal (+) side
facing up.
XReturn battery compartment = into
SmartKey housing until it locks into place.
XSlide mechanical key : back into the
SmartKey.
XCheck the operation of the SmartKey.
Replacing bulbs
Safety notes
Safe vehicle operation depends to a large
degree on proper exterior lighting and
signaling.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
headlamp adjustment.
GWarning!
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Allow
the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you:
Rtouch or move it when hot
Rdrop the bulb
Rscratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
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.
iSince replacing bulbs is a technically
highly demanding process, we recommend
to have them replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
iIf the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of high
humidity, driving the vehicle a distance with
the lights on should clear up the fogging.
Bulbs
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recommended to have such work done by a
qualified technician.
Front fog lamp bulb
Example illustration: Right front fog lamp (left frontfog lamp laterally reversed)
XLoosen and remove securing screws :.XRemove front fog lamp trim panel ; in
direction of arrow and the seal.
XLoosen and remove front fog lamp-
securing screws =.
iDo not turn adjusting screw ?. If
adjusting screw ? is turned, the front fog
lamp adjustment must be checked at a
Mercedes-Benz Center.
XRemove front fog lamp A.XHold front fog lamp A, gently push onto
bulb socket B, and turn bulb socket B
counterclockwise to its stop.
XPull bulb socket B out of front fog lamp
A.
XPull bulb C out of its bulb socket.XInsert the new bulb into the bulb socket
B.
XHold front fog lamp A, insert bulb socket
B into front fog lamp A, and turn bulb
socket B clockwise to its stop.
XInsert front fog lamp A and install and
tighten front fog lamp-securing screws =.
XInstall front fog lamp trim panel ; and the
seal.
XInstall and tighten securing screws :.
Front turn signal lamp bulb
XG 55 AMG only: Disengage the turn signal
guard from the clip in the rear and fold it
forward. Make sure the turn signal guard
does not strike painted surfaces.
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XLoosen and remove securing screws :.XRemove turn signal lens ;.XPress bulb = gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove it.
XPress the new bulb gently into the socket
and turn clockwise until it engages.
XReinstall turn signal lens ;.XInstall and tighten securing screws :.
iDo not overtighten securing screws :.
Otherwise turn signal lens ; could be
damaged.
XG 55 AMG only: Remount the turn signal
guard.
Side marker lamp bulb
The following description applies to both, the
front and the rear side marker lamps.
Example illustration: Front side marker
XLoosen and remove securing screws :.XRemove side marker lamp housing ;.XRemove dust cover =.XPress catch aside and pull out the bulb
socket with the bulb from side marker lamp
housing ;.
XGently press onto bulb ? and turn
counterclockwise out of its bulb socket.
XGently press the new bulb into the bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it engages.
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XInsert the bulb socket back into side
marker lamp housing ;.
XReinstall dust cover =.XReinstall side marker lamp housing ;.XInstall and tighten securing screws :.
iDo not overtighten securing screws :.
Otherwise side marker lamp housing ;
could be damaged.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following:
XSwitch off the ignition.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
$.
Removing/installing rear lamp guard
(G 55 AMG only)
XRemove screws ;.XSwivel rear lamp guard : outward. Make
sure the guard does not strike painted
surfaces.
XSwivel rear lamp guard : back after
replacing bulbs and fasten it with
screws ;.
Tail lamp unit
XG 55 AMG only: Remove the rear lamp
guard.
Example illustration: Left tail lamp lens (right taillamp lens laterally reversed)
XLoosen and remove securing screws :.XRemove tail lamp lens ;.
Example illustration: Left tail lamp unit (right taillamp unit laterally reversed)
=Turn signal lamp bulb?Brake, tail, parking and standing lamp
bulb
ATail, parking and standing lamp bulbXGently press onto respective bulb =, ?,
or A and turn counterclockwise out of its
bulb socket.
XGently press the new bulb into the bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it engages.
XReinstall tail lamp lens ;.XInstall and tighten securing screws :.230Replacing bulbsPractical hints
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iDo not overtighten securing screws :.
Otherwise tail lamp lens ; could be
damaged.
XG 55 AMG only: Reinstall rear lamp
guard : (Y page 230).
Rear fog lamp/Backup lamp
The following description applies to both, the
rear fog lamp and the backup lamp.
Example illustration: Rear fog lamp
XLoosen and remove securing screws :.XRemove lamp lens ;.XGently press onto bulb = and turn
counterclockwise out of its bulb socket.
XGently press the new bulb into the bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it engages.
XReinstall lamp lens ;.XInstall and tighten securing screws :.
iDo not overtighten securing screws :.
Otherwise lamp lens ; could be damaged.
License plate lampsXLoosen and remove securing screws :.XRemove license plate lamp lens ;.XReplace tubular bulb =.XReinstall license plate lamp lens ;.XInstall and tighten securing screws :.
iDo not overtighten securing screws :.
Otherwise license plate lamp lens ; could
be damaged.
Replacing wiper blades
Safety notes
GWarning!
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and
remove SmartKey from starter switch before
replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper
motor could suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
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