Mercedes-Benz 2004 CLK 500 - Manual (Page 382)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
2 Jack
3 Take-up bracket
̈ Place jack 2 on firm ground.
̈ Position jack 2 under take-up
bracket 3 so that it is always vertical
(plumb-line) as seen from the side,
even if the vehicle is parked on an in-
cline.
̈ Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground. Never start engine while vehi-
cle is raised.
Removing the wheel
1 Alignment bolt
̈ Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re-
move.
̈ Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit.
̈ Remove the remaining bolts.
̈ Remove the wheel.
Warning!
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The jack is intended only for lifting the vehi-
cle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited
for performing maintenance work under the
vehicle.
ț Never start the engine when the vehicle
is raised.
ț Never lie down under the raised vehicle.
!
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the bolt
and wheel hub threads.