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Mercedes-Benz 2004 CLK 500 User Manual

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Practical hints

Flat tire

Mounting the new wheel

1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2 Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel or other

steel rims (located in trunk with spare
wheel)

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Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.

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Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.

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Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.

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Wheel bolts 2 must be used when
mounting the Minispare wheel. The use
of any wheel bolts other than wheel
bolts 2 for the Minispare will physical-
ly damage the vehicle's brakes.

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To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while in-
stalling first wheel bolt.

Warning!

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Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.

Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.

Damaged wheel hub threads should be re-
paired immediately. Do not continue to drive
under these circumstances! Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.

Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts.

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