2004 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 362

Practical hints Flat tire Lowering the vehicle Lower vehicle by turning crank counterclockwise until the full weight of the vehicle is resting on the ground. 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 80 lb-ft (110 Nm). Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly. Warning! Before storing the jack in the trunk, it should be fully collapsed, with handle folded in. G 1 - 5 Wheel bolts Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, following the diagonal sequence illustrated (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm). Only use genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could tip over. 362