Bumper MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 2002 W163 User Guide

279 Towing
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The rear towing eye is located behind the right side
cover (1) in the bumper panel.
3Cover
4Tow i n g eye , r e a rCover removal:
Grip cover at bottom and securely pull out.
Cover installation:
Engage cover and press in securely.
We recommend that the vehicle be transported using
flat bed equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
The vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground
and the selector lever in position “N” for distances up to
30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km / h). The key must be in steering lock position 2.
Note:
The steering lock cannot be locked or unlocked and the
selector lever remains in position “P” if the battery is
disconnected or discharged (see page 273). See
page 281 for transmission selector lever, manually
unlocking.
Wa r n i n g !
In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury,
use extreme caution when removing the cover,
because the rear exhaust pipe is extremely hot.

286 Exterior lamps
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Fog lamp assembly
The foglamps are located in the front bumper.
Check and readjust foglamps at regular intervals and
when a bulb has been replaced.
Removing fog lamp assembly:
Remove foglamp holder from bumper by pressing
locking tab of fog lamp holder using a suitable tool
(e.g. screw driver). Swing fog lamp holder out of bumper
and remove fog lamp from holder.1Bulbs for fog lamps
H8 35 W
2Ta b s
Remove connector from lamp (1), turn lamp socket
towards left and pull out. Remove bulb.
Insert new bulb into lamp socket and insert into
housing. Turn socket towards right.
During fog lamp installation, make sure that fog lamp
tabs (2) firmly seat into the slots of the holder.
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