Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 315

Mounting the new wheel
Warning!
Inflate spare wheel tire only after the wheel
is properly mounted.
Inflate the spare wheel tire using the electric
before
pump ( page 316) lowering the ve-
hicle.
Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.
Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
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 mounting bolts or improperly
tightened mounting bolts can cause the
wheel to come off. This could cause an acci-
dent. Be sure to use the correct mounting
bolts.
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Warning!
Only use genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. They are identi-
fied by the Mercedes star. Other wheel bolts
may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
tip over.
Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.
Practical hints
Flat tire
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