2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 296

Practical hints Where will I find ...? Vehicles with spare wheel with collapsible tire X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve of the collapsible tire. X Unscrew the valve insert from the valve using the valve extractor integrated in the valve cap. X Allow the air to escape. 6 Retaining screw 7 Storage well casing base 1 Tool bag and jack 2 Spare wheel 3 Electric air pump 4 Protective film/bag 5 Storage well casing X X i For transporting the damaged road wheel, use protective film/bag 4 (if available). X Remove storage well casing base 7. Remove retaining screw 6 by turning it counterclockwise. X Remove spare wheel 2. For information on mounting the spare wheel, see "Flat tire" (Y page 355). Storing the spare wheel after use If you wish to store the spare wheel after use, carry out the following steps. Otherwise, the spare wheel may not fit the spare wheel well. i It may take a few minutes for the collapsible tire to deflate completely. X Screw the valve insert back into the valve. X Screw the valve cap back onto the valve. X Place spare wheel 2 into the spare wheel well (Y page 294). X Secure spare wheel 2 by turning retaining screw 6 clockwise (Y page 294). Luggage box (sedan) Vehicles with spare wheel with collapsible tire are not equipped with a luggage box. X Removing: Open the trunk (Y page 86). X Lift the trunk floor using the floor handle. X Engage the floor handle on the upper trunk lip. Remove storage well casing 5. ! Make sure the spare wheel is dry before storing it. ! To prevent damage, always disengage the floor handle from the upper trunk lip and 294