Wheels and tires, Changing a wheel – Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2014 Owners Manual User Manual
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X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt
completely.
X
Screw alignment bolt A into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
X
Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
!
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged when
you screw them in.
!
AMG ceramic high performance
compound brake system:
When detaching or attaching the wheel, the
wheel rim may hit against the ceramic
brake disc and damage it.
For this reason, you should proceed
carefully. Request the assistance of a
second person or use a second alignment
bolt.
X
Remove the wheel.
Mounting a new wheel
G
WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel
bolts to come loose. As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event
of damage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. Have the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving.
G
WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (
Y
page 268).
Only use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety
reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you only use wheel bolts which have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the
respective wheel.
:
Wheel bolt
X
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
!
To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt.
X
Place the wheel onto the alignment bolt
and push it on.
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Changing a wheel
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