Removing A Wheel - Mercedes-Benz 2015 SLK Operator's Manual

Using lug wrench :, loosen the bolts on
X
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely.
The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel housings and just in front of the
rear wheel housings (arrows).
Covers, front (example: vehicles with AMG equip-
ment)
AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: to protect the vehicle body, the
vehicle has covers next to the jacking points
on the outer sills.
Changing a wheel
AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
X
equipment: fold cover ; upwards.
Position jack ? at jacking point =.
X
Example
Make sure the foot of the jack is directly
X
beneath the jacking point.
Turn crank A clockwise until jack ? sits
X
completely on jacking point = and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
Turn crank A until the tire is raised a max-
X
imum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground.

Removing a wheel

! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged when
you screw them in.
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