Changing bulbs
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X Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise. To check and adapt the headlamp setting,
X Close the side trim panel (Y page 123).
proceed as follows:
X Park the vehicle on level ground at a
distance of 25 feet (7.6 m) from a wall or
similar.
License plate lamp
X Make sure that the vehicle load is in the
normal range.
X Switch on theL low-beam headlamps.
If the light of the headlamps is not distributed
as shown in the illustration above, follow the
instructions below:
X Open the hood (Y page 294).
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the tailgate.
X Remove screws:.
X Remove the license plate lamp.
X Replace the bulb.
X Insert the license plate lamp.
X Replace and tighten screws:.
The adjustment screws are located under the
cover.
Setting the headlamps
X Insert a suitable tool into the openings in
the cover. The directions of arrow=
and? indicate the angle at which the tool
needs to be inserted in order to reach the
adjustment screws.
X Turn both screws uniformly until the
vertical setting corresponds to:. Turn the
screws clockwise to adjust the headlamp
upwards and counterclockwise to adjust it
downwards.
Gradation:
RScrew at arrow=: 0.67˚ angle of
: V vertical axis
; H (horizontal) height, measured from the
center
inclination
RScrew at arrow?: 0.50˚ angle of
inclination
Setting the headlamps correctly is extremely
important. Setting the high-beam headlamps The left and right headlamp need to be
also sets the low-beam headlamps. (The term adjusted individually.
headlamps covers both high and low beam.)
i If it is not possible to adjust the
headlamps accurately, have the
Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
Model Year | 2011 |
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