Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 55 AMG User Manual

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Practical hints

Flat tire

Lowering the vehicle

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Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until the full weight of the
vehicle is resting on the ground.

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Pull the jack out of the jack support
tube.

1 - 5 Wheel bolts

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Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 96 ft lb
(130 Nm).

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Before storing the jack in the trunk,
crank back to storage position and fold
in the arm.

Replacing jack support tube cover

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Slide tongue of cover under the upper
edge of the tube opening.

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Applying even pressure, press cover
until it snaps into place. Be careful not
to damage the locking tabs or clamp
the plastic retaining strap.

Warning!

G

Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
96 ft lb (130 Nm).

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