1. Park your vehicle in a safe location and turn off the engine.
2. Open the rear cargo door.
3. Locate the tail light assembly. It is the red, plastic cover located on the side of the vehicle, just above the rear bumper.
4. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws that hold the tail light assembly in place.
5. Once the screws are removed, gently pry the tail light assembly out of the vehicle. Be careful not to drop it.
6. Locate the stop light bulb. It is the red bulb located at the bottom of the assembly.
7. Press down on the stop light bulb and turn it counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly.
8. Install the new stop light bulb by inserting it into the socket and turning it clockwise until it is secure.
9. Reattach the tail light assembly to the vehicle by inserting the two screws and tightening them until they are secure.
10. Test the stop light by turning on the vehicle and pressing down on the brake pedal. The stop light should illuminate brightly.
Here are some additional tips for replacing a stop light bulb on a 2002 Mercedes Benz ML500:
- Make sure that the vehicle is parked in a safe location and the engine is turned off before starting work.
- Be careful not to drop the tail light assembly when removing it from the vehicle.
- Use a new stop light bulb that is the same wattage as the old bulb.
- Test the stop light by turning on the vehicle and pressing down on the brake pedal to ensure that it is illuminating brightly.
