Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 55 AMG - Manual (Page 318)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
Lowering the vehicle
̈ Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until the full weight of the
vehicle is resting on the ground.
̈ Pull the jack out of the jack support
tube.
1 - 5 Wheel bolts
̈ 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).
̈ Before storing the jack in the trunk,
crank back to storage position and fold
in the arm.
Replacing jack support tube cover
̈ Slide tongue of cover under the upper
edge of the tube opening.
̈ 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!
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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).