2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300 replace lamp

Bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs yourself: Halogen headlamps Type
:
Turn signal lamp: 3457A
; High-beam lamp: H7 55 W
= Parking and standing lamp: W 5 W
? Low-beam lamp: H7 55 W Bi-Xenon headlamps Type
:
Turn signal lamp: 3457A
; High-beam flasher lamp: H7 55 W
= Parking and standing lamp: W 5 W License plate lamps Type
:
License plate lamps: C 5 W Notes on bulb replacement
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Do not replace LEDs or bulbs not
described in this section. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs, the bulbs or
parts of the vehicle. Only have the LEDs and bulbs replaced at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. Replacing bulbs
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Observe Safety notes, see page 267.
R Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and
with the specified watt rating.
R Switch the lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
R Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
R Your hands should be dry and free of oil and
grease.
R If the newly installed bulb does not come
on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends using
Longlife (LL) bulbs. Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a front
lamp, do the following:
X Switch off the ignition.
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
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X Open the hood (Y page 192). :
Housing cover for low beam (halogen
headlamps only)
Housing cover for Bi-Xenon headlamps.
Do not remove!
; Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
= Bulb socket for high beam/high-beam
flasher lamp
? Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp G
Warning!
Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon
headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. It is
recommended to have such work done by a
qualified technician.
Low-beam bulb (halogen headlamps
only) A
Bulb socket for low-beam headlamp
X Turn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
X Turn bulb socket A with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket A.
X Gently press the new bulb into bulb socket
A.
X Place bulb socket A back into the housing
and turn it clockwise.
X Align housing cover : and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
High-beam and high-beam flasher bulb
(halogen headlamps only)/high-beam
flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon headlamps only) X
Turn bulb socket = with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket =.270
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Gently press the new bulb into bulb socket
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X Place bulb socket = back into the housing
and turn it clockwise until it engages.
Front turn signal lamp bulb X
Turn bulb socket ; with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
X Gently press onto the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise out of bulb socket ;.
X Gently press the new bulb into bulb
socket ; and turn it clockwise until it
engages.
X Place bulb socket ; back into the housing
and turn it clockwise until it engages.
Parking and standing lamp bulb X
Turn bulb socket ? with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket ?.
X Gently press the new bulb into bulb
socket ?.
X Place bulb socket ? back into the housing
and turn it clockwise until it engages. Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp unit Since replacing bulbs in the tail lamp unit is a
technically highly demanding process, we
recommend to have them replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. License plate lamps X
Switch off the ignition.
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
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X Open the trunk.
X Loosen screws : of lamp cover to be
removed.
X Remove lamp cover ;.
X Replace the bulb.
X Reinstall lamp cover ;.
X Retighten screws :. Replacing wiper blades
Safety notes
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Warning!
For safety reasons, switch off the wipers and
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch
before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause
injury. G
Warning!
Wiper blades are components that are subject
to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades
twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall.
Otherwise the windshield will not be wiped
properly. As a result, you may not be able to
observe surrounding traffic conditions and
could cause an accident. Replacing wiper blades
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