Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Operator's Manual page 395

Lowering the vehicle
Warning!
Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric
pump ( page 393) before lowering the ve-
hicle.
Lower vehicle by turning the crank
counterclockwise until vehicle is rest-
ing fully on its own weight.
Remove the jack.
1 - 5 Wheel bolts
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Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly in
the direction of the arrow, following the
diagonal sequence illustrated
(1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Practical hints
Flat tire
Warning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Fully collapse the jack.
Place the vehicle tool kit, electric air
pump, and the jack back in the storage
compartment under the trunk floor.
Wrap the damaged wheel in the protec-
tive sheet provided with the spare
wheel and put the wheel in the trunk.
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The flat tire may be transported in the
trunk when the retractable hardtop is
closed.
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