XInstalling: Insert the new bulb into bulb
socket 0047.XPress gently onto the bulb and turn it
clockwise.XInsert bulb socket 0047 into the headlamp
housing.
The arrow on bulb socket 0047 must be in
line with the line on the headlamp
housing.XTurn bulb socket 0047 clockwise by a
quarter of turn.
Side turn signal lamp bulb
XRemoving: Open the door on the
corresponding side.XPress on retaining lug 0046 in the
direction of the arrow until the side turn
signal lamp housing disengages.XUse a suitable tool to loosen the side turn
signal lamp housing from the fender.XTurn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull it out of the side turn signal
lamp housing.XPull the bulb out of the bulb socket.XInstalling: Insert the new bulb into the
bulb socket.XInsert the bulb socket into the side turn
signal lamp housing and turn the bulb
socket clockwise.XFit the side turn signal lamp housing
onto the fender.XPress gently onto the side turn signal
lamp housing.
The side turn signal lamp housing must
audibly engage.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
XTurn exterior lamp switch to position
0027 (Y page 62).XSwitch off the ignition.
Tail lamp unit
XRemoving:
Coupé: Open the upper tailgate.XOpen the lower tailgate.XCabriolet: Open the rear soft top
( Y page 71).XRemove the side cover in the cargo
compartment on the corresponding side.XFold the damping material forward, if
necessary.
Left bulb carrier illustrated as example
0046Retaining tab0047Electrical connectorXPress retaining tab 0046 in the center of
the bulb carrier upwards.XPull the bulb carrier out of the tail lamp
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Left bulb carrier with bulb sockets (right bulb
carrier in reverse)
0046Retaining tab008ABrake, tail, turn signal and side marker
lamp bulb0088Backup lamp bulbXDepending on which bulb needs to be
replaced, press gently onto bulb 008A
or 0088 and turn it counterclockwise.XPull the bulb out of the bulb socket.XInstalling: Insert the new bulb into the
bulb socket.XPress gently onto the bulb and turn it
clockwise until it engages.XInsert the bulb carrier into the tail lamp
housing.XPress gently onto the bulb carrier.
Let retaining tab 0046 engage.XFold the damping material backward, if
necessary.XReinstall the side cover in the cargo
compartment.High-mounted brake lampXRemoving: Unscrew retaining screws 0046.XRemove high-mounted brake lamp 0047.XDetach electrical connector 0088 from bulb
socket 008A.XTurn the bulb counterclockwise and pull
it out of its socket.XInstalling: Install in the reverse order.
License plate lamps
GWarning!
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore the area around the
air slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let
the engine cool off before touching this
area to prevent burns.
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Fuse chart No.Accessory/ComponentAmperageColor0046Engine25 ANeutral0047Windshield wipers25 ANeutral008APower window, left and right20 AYellow0088Blower25 ANeutral0086Front fog lamps10 ARed0087Right parking lamp, license plate lamps7.5 ABrown006ELeft parking lamp7.5 ABrown006FEngine25 ANeutral0070Engine7.5 ABrown0071Engine15 ABlue0072ESP®25 ANeutral0073Switches strip, on-board diagnostics socket, turn
signal lamps, transmission control unit, exterior
lamp switch10 ARed0074Spare fuse (without function)15 ABlue0075Charge air cooler, air conditioning compressor15 ABlue0076Audio, subwoofer, interior lighting, soft top
(cabriolet only)15 ABlue0077Fuel pump15 ABlue0078Rear window wiper (coupé only)15 ABlue0079ESP ®
, EPS*, air bag, instrument cluster10 ARed007AEngine control unit, on-board diagnostics socket,
transmission control unit7.5 ABrown007BAir conditioning system, exterior rear view mirror
adjustment, washer pump, audio, seat heating, gear
selector lever control unit, wiper switch10 ARed007CAuxiliary power outlet, cigarette lighter15 ABlue007DLeft low‑beam headlamp7.5 ABrown007ERight low‑beam headlamp7.5 ABrown007FBrake lamps, rain-light sensor*15 ABlue192Fuses>> Practical hints.* optional451_AKB; 3; 22, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-27T09:36:34+02:00 - Seite 192
