2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 342

Practical hints Flat tire Lowering the vehicle Lower vehicle by turning crank counterclockwise until vehicle is resting fully on its own weight. Remove the jack. Warning! G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 96 ft lb (130 Nm). Before storing the jack in the trunk, it should be fully collapsed. i Wrap the faulty wheel in the protective film that comes with the spare wheel and put the wheel in the trunk. 1-5 Wheel bolts You can also place the faulty wheel down into the spare wheel well. In this case, you must stow the holder from the spare wheel well in the trunk. Do not activate the tire inflation pressure monitor until the depressurized tire is no longer in the vehicle. Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, following the diagonal sequence illustrated (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 96 ft lb (130 Nm). 342