Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 300)

X Turn retaining screw : counter-clockwise
and out of tool holder = and remove it.
i If retaining screw : does not come out
immediately, turn tool holder = slightly
counter-clockwise.
Retaining screw : can then be unscrewed
with ease.
X Turn tool holder = approximately 180°, so
that the tire inflation compressor points
backwards.
X Remove tool holder = from collapsible
spare wheel ;.
X Remove collapsible spare wheel ; from
the emergency spare wheel well.
For further information on changing a wheel
and mounting the spare wheel, see
(
Y page 299).
Stowing a used collapsible spare wheel
Take the following steps to stow a used
collapsible spare wheel. It will otherwise not
fit in the spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you have this work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Only place the collapsible spare wheel in
the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise,
moisture may get into the vehicle.
X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
X If possible, unscrew the valve insert from
the valve and release the air.
i Fully deflating the tire can take a few
minutes.
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
X Screw the valve cap back on.
In the spare wheel well, there are two
guides : to keep the collapsible spare wheel
in place.
X Lay collapsible spare wheel ; in the
emergency spare wheel well.
i Make sure that collapsible spare
wheel ; is positioned on guides :
precisely.
X Lay the tool holder in collapsible spare
wheel ; so that the electric air pump is
pointing towards the tailgate (
Y page 296).
X Turn the tool holder approximately 180°,
so that the electric air pump points
forwards.
The tool holder should now be positioned
in accordance with the instructions on the
installation position.
X Turn the retainer screw on the collapsible
spare wheel clockwise into the tool holder
as far as it will go.
X Stow the jack in the vehicle tool kit.
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