High-beam spot lamp (vehicles with LED-daytime running lamps)/infrared light (Night View Assist Plus)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class / Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owners Manual / Lights and windshield wipers / Replacing bulbs / Changing the front bulbs / High-beam spot lamp (vehicles with LED-daytime running lamps)/infrared light (Night View Assist Plus)

Due to their location, have the bulbs in the

Due to their location, have the bulbs in the left-hand headlamp changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Open the hood. Switch off the lights.

Turn housing cover 1 counter-clockwise Open the hood.

and pull it out. Turn housing cover 1 counter-clockwise and pull it out.

pull it out. Turn bulb holder 2 counter-clockwise and pull it out.

of bulb holder 2 and pull the bulb from Push the two detents on the right and left of bulb holder 2 and pull the bulb from bulb holder 2.

it engages. Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 2 until it engages.

headlamp. Insert bulb holder 2 into the guide in the headlamp.

Cable outlet 3 must be pointing down and to the right.

Cable outlet 3 must be pointing down and Turn bulb holder 2 clockwise.

Cable outlet 3 must be pointing down and to the left.

clockwise until it engages. Align housing cover 1 and turn it clockwise until it engages.

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