Side Panel Brake and Tail Lamp Bulb

Side Panel Brake and Tail Lamp Bulb

Removing

• The plug-in socket bulbs in the side panel tail lamps are controlled with variable current and function as both tail lamps and brake lights.

• Illustrations depict removal and installation of the left side. Removal and installation of the right side is performed symmetrically.

- Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers and move the ignition key or start button into the 0 position (preliminary engaged position).

• During removal and installation, leave ignition key with remote control inside the vehicle to prevent the doors from locking and possibly activating the "Coming Home / Leaving Home" functions on its own.

- Remove the bulb carrier for the side panel tail lamp. Refer to => [ Removing and installing the bulb holder: ] Side Panel Tail Lamps.

- Remove the tail lamp/brake light bulb - 1 - straight up out of the bulb carrier - 3 -.






Tail lamp/brake light bulbs: 12 V, W16W

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:






• The connector - 2 - must engage "audibly" when installing.

• Connector is locked correctly when locking button - 1 - is engaged.