Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Operator's Manual page 240

Practical hints
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5 Bayonet lock
Turn the bayonet lock 90° to the left.
Pull off bayonet lock 5.
Remove the spare wheel cover and the
spare wheel.
Store bayonet lock 5 and spare wheel
cover in cargo area.
Replace the spare wheel carrier and se-
cure it in place.
Fasten handle 1 to the bumper.
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When storing the space-saver spare
wheel in its holder, secure it using the
bayonet lock.
Removing spare wheel with collapsible
tire (ML 55 AMG)
The spare wheel is located on the left side
in the rear cargo compartment.
1 Cargo area cover blind
2 Clamp
3 Cover
Remove the cargo area cover blind 1
( page 143).
Open the clamps 2 and remove the
cover 3.