2003 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 241

Practical hints Flat tire Remove the wheel. Take the spare tire out of the trunk. Mounting the new wheel ! Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mounting spare wheel rim size 41⁄2Bx15 H2. The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for spare wheel rim size 41⁄2Bx15 H2 can cause physical damage to the vehicle. Warning! G Inflate spare wheel with collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly mounted. Inflate the spare tire using the electric air pump ( page 243). ! Warning! G Wheel bolts Be sure to use original length wheel bolts when remounting the original wheel after it has been repaired. To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt. 1 Wheel bolt for wheel rim size 7Jx16 H2 and 8Jx16 H2 AMG wheel rim size 71⁄2Jx17 H2 and 81⁄2Jx17 H2 spare wheel rim size 41⁄2Bx16 H2 2 Wheel bolt for spare wheel rim size 41⁄2Bx15 H2 (located with electric air pump) Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub. Guide the spare wheel onto the alignment bolt and push it on. Insert wheel bolts and tighten them slightly. 241