Rear Turn Signal Replacement on a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L V8

Mercedes-Benz SL500 Model Years - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

How to take out the rear turn signal bulb on a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500

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Video Description

This video shows you how to replace a burnt out rear turn signal on your 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500. We recommend that you change both the driver and passenger side bulbs at the same time on your SL500 as they get dimmer over time and if one is out, then the other one is likely to burn out soon. If the turn signal (also known as a blinker or flasher) blinks rapidly or doesn't blink at all or lights up without blinking when it is turned on, this is your SL500's way of telling you that the bulb is burnt out. Turn your hazard lights on and check the front of your SL500 and then the back, whichever side is not lighting up is the side with the burnt out bulb.

When changing the turn signal bulb in your SL500, be careful not to touch the glass portion of the bulb with your fingers as this will cause the bulb to burn out prematurely.

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