Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ On wheel to be changed, loosen but do
not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap-
proximately one full turn with wrench).
The jack support tubes are located behind
the front wheel housings and in front of the
rear wheel housings.
1 Jack support tube cover (except
SL 55 AMG and vehicles with
Sport Package*)
̈ Open cover 1 by pressing at point indi-
cated by arrow.
̈ Remove cover 1, taking care not to
damage the locking tabs.
2 Jack support tube hole (SL 55 AMG and
vehicles with Sport Package* only)
̈ Insert a flat blade screwdriver in the
opening of cover 2 and pry it out.
̈ Remove cover 2, taking care not to
damage the locking tabs.