Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Opening and closing the side trimpanels
				
				You must open the side trim panel in the cargo compartment before you can change the bulbs in the tail lamps.
Left-hand side trim panel

► To open: turn release knob 1 90° in the
direction of the arrow and remove side trim
panel 2.
► Insert a suitable object, e.g. a coin, 
into the
slots of release knobs 3.
► Turn release knobs 3 90° in the direction
of the arrow and remove stowage
compartment 4.
► To close: insert stowage
compartment 4 and turn release
knobs 3 in the opposite direction to the
arrow until the slots on the release knobs
are in a vertical position.
► Insert side trim panel 2 and turn release knob 1 90° in the opposite direction to the arrow.
Right-hand side trim panel

► To open: insert a suitable object, e.g. 
a
coin, into the slot of release knob 1 on
side trim panel 2.
► Turn release knob 1 
90° in the direction
of the arrow and remove side trim
panel 2.
► To close: insert side trim panel ; and 
turn
release knob 1 90° in the opposite
direction to the arrow.
Tail lamps with LEDs
   
1 Rear fog lamp
2 Backup lamp
► Switch off the lights.
► Open the cargo compartment.
► Open the side trim panel.
► Turn the corresponding bulb holder
counter-clockwise  ...
   See also:
Windshield wiper and washer switch
    WARNING 
In freezing temperatures the washer solution 
may freeze on the window and obscure 
your vision which may lead to an accident. 
Warm the window with the defroster before 
you wash the w ...
   
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
   The center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel,
to the left of the steering column. ...
   
Front fog lamp bulb replacement
   
1. Rotate the bulb holder (counter-clockwise) and remove from the lamp unit.
2. Press the two clips together, and remove the electrical connector. ...
   







