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Mercedes-Benz Tire Change Training Manual
1 Spare Tire location and any special equipment required for changing it
These vehicles don’t require shorter lug bolts. Model(s): 2013 C250 COUPE; 2013 C250 SEDAN; 2013 C300 4MATIC SEDAN; 2013 C350 4MATIC COUPE; 2013 C350 COUPE; 2013 C350 SEDAN; 2013 C63 COUPE; 2013 C63 SEDAN; 2012 C250; 2012 C250 COUPE; 2012 C300 4MATIC; 2012 C350; 2012 C350 COUPE; 2012 C63; 2012 C63 AMG COUPE; 2011 C300; 2011 C300 LUXURY; 2011 C350; 2011 C63 AMG; 2010 C300 ; 2010 C300 LUXURY; 2010 C350; 2010 C63 AMG; 2009 C300; 2009 C350; 2009 C63 AMG; 2008 C300; 2008 C350; 2008 C63 AMG
Spare Tire Model(s): 2013 CL550 4Matic; 2013 CL600; 2013 CL63 AMG; 2013 CL65AMG; 2012 CL550; 2012 CL600; 2012 CL63 AMG; 2012 CL65 AMG2011 CL550 4MATIC; 2011 CL600; 2011 CL63 AMG; 2011 CL65 AMG; 2010 CL550; 2010 CL600; 2010 CL63 AMG; 2010 CL65 AMG; 2009 CL550 4MATIC; 2009 CL600; 2009 CL63 AMG; 2009 CL65 AMG; 2008 CL550; 2008 CL600; 2008 CL63 AMG; 2008 CL65 AMG; 2007 CL550; 2007 CL600; Model(s): 2013 S350 BLUETEC; 2013 S400 Hybrid; 2013 S550; 2013 S550 4 Matic; 2013 S600; 2013 S63 AMG; 2013 S65 AMG;2012 S350 BLUETEC; 2012 S550; 2012 S600; 2012 S63AMG;2011 S400 HYBRID; 2011 S550; 2011 S600; 2011 S65 AMG; 2010 S400 HYBRID; 2010 S550; 2010 S600; 2010 S63 AMG; 2010 S65 AMG; 2009 S550; 2009 S600; 2009 S63 AMG; 2009 S65 AMG; 2008 S550; 2008 S600; 2007 S550; 2007 S600
This vehicle requires the special shorter lug bolts to mount the spare tire.
They are located in a special container in the center of the spare wheel. (See pic at right.) The spare tire is located in the trunk, under the floor mat.
2 Second tray is exposed. Lift up second tray by strap at back edge and lock into place at base of rear window edge.
Hook edge of strap onto edge below rear window.
3 Spare tire is found under this cover.
Rotate tool kit assembly counterclockwise.
4 Lift tool kit assembly out and set it aside. Shorter lug bolts are located in the center of the wheel, (on backside).
Pull wheel out of car and pry plastic container off the center of the wheel that contains the shorter lug bolts.
5 Spare Tire Model(s): 2012 SL550; 2012 SL63 AMG; 2011 SL550; 2009 SL550; 2009 SL600; 2008 SL550; 2008 SL600; 2007 SL550; 2007 SL600; 2006 SL500; 2006 SL600; 2005 SL500; 2005 SL55 AMG; 2005 SL600; 2004 SL500; 2004 SL600; 2003 SL500
Some SLs are not equipped with a spare tire (i.e., SL63 with P030 Performance Package)
Spare is located in the trunk under floor. Lift up trunk floor with handle in rear. Spare tire is in the middle.
6 Remove the tray that holds tools and pump, (lift out). Center of Spare wheel is held down by a clamp.
7 Loosen by turning clockwise).
Lift out spare tire and inflate to 36 lbs using electric inflator, (plug into cigarette lighter).
8 Spare Tire Model(s): 2013 E350 Bluetec; E400 Sedan Hybrid; 2013 E350 Cabrio; 2013 E350 Coupe; 2013 E350 Sedan; 2013 E350 Wagon 4Matic; 2013 E550Cabrio; 2013 E550 Coupe; 2013 E550 Sedan; 2013 E63 AMG Sedan; 2013 E63 AMG Wagon 2012 E350 Bluetec; 2012 E350 Cabrio; 2012 E350 Coupe; 2012 E350 Sedan; 2012 E350 Wagon 4Matic; 2012 E550Cabrio; 2012 E550 Coupe; 2012 E550 Sedan; 2012 E63 AMG Sedan; 2012 E63 AMG Wagon; 2011 E350 Bluetec; 2011 E350 Cabrio; 2011 E350 Coupe; 2011 E350 Sedan; 2011 E350 Wagon 4Matic; 2011 E550Cabrio; 2011 E550 Coupe; 2011 E550 Sedan; 2011 E63 AMG Sedan; 2010 E350 Coupe; 2010 E350 Sedan; 2010 E550 Coupe; 2010 E550 Sedan; 2010 E63 AMG; 2009 E320 BLUETEC; 2009 E350 SEDAN; 2009 E550 SEDAN; 2009 E63 AMG SEDAN; 2008 E320 BLUETEC; 2008 E350; 2008 E550; 2007 E320 W BLUETEC; 2007 E350 W (SEDAN); 2007 E550 W (SEDAN); 2007 E63 W AMG; 2006 E320 W CDI; 2006 E350 W (SEDAN); 2006 E500 W (SEDAN); 2006 E55 W AMG; 2005 E320 CDI; 2005 E320 W (SEDAN); 2005 E500 W (SEDAN); 2004 E320W (SEDAN); 2004 E500W (SEDAN); 2003 E320W (SEDAN); 2003 E500W (SEDAN)
NOTE: THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT REQUIRE THE SPECIAL LUG BOLTS TO HOLD THE SPARE ON.
E55 AMG Wagon with foldable third row seats do not have spare, instead has Tirefit
Spare tire – (which is a compact spare), is located in the trunk, (below the trunk mat).
9 After lifting trunk floor and locking it into place, remove secondary spare tire cover by removing two white fasteners near the front edge.
White fasteners can be removed with screwdriver or by hand.
10 Lift out cover and set it aside. Spare tire will be revealed.
Turn large round black hold-down clamp counterclockwise and remove it.
11 Spare tire can now be lifted out of the car. Spare tire is a reduced-size wheel and tire. MAX SPEED 50 mph / 500 miles – NO SPECIAL lugs required.
SPARE SHOULD BE INFLATED TO 60 LBS Pressure
12 Spare Tire Cover Removal Model(s): 2013 G550; 2013 G63 AMG; 2012 G550; 2011 G55 AMG; 2011 G550; 2010 G55 AMG; 2010 G550; 2009 G55 AMG; 2009 G550; 2008 G500; 2008 G55 AMG; 2007 G500; 2007 G55 AMG; 2006 G500; 2006 G55AMG; 2005 G500; 2005 G55 AMG; 2004 G500; 2004 G55; 2003 G500; 2003 G55 AMG; 2002 G500; 2012 G550; 2011 G55 AMG; 2011 G550; 2010 G55 AMG; 2010 G550; 2009 G55 AMG; 2009 G550
Spare is located on rear door. Spare tire cover must first be unlocked. Put special spare tire key into lock on underside.
Newer G-Class does not require key, use screwdriver from tool kit.
Turn key counterclockwise, then swing down lockplate.
13 Unhook safety gate from under key latch cover.
Remove outer tire covering housing (set aside).
14 Tread portion of spare tire is now exposed – pull center cover straight off towards rear.
Now remove tool kit which is under right side rear Seat
IMPORTANT: SPARE TIRE IS UNI-DIRECTIONAL, so owner should have the flat fixed immediately and have the original tire put back on vehicle AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
15 Spare Tire Model(s): 2013 GL350 BLUETEC; 2013 GL450 4Matic; 2013 GL550 4 Matic; 2013 GL63; 2012 GL350 BLUETEC; 2012 GL450; 2012 GL550; 2011 GL350 BLUETEC; 2011 GL450; 2011 GL550; 2010 GL350 BLUETEC; 2010 GL450; 2010 GL550; 2009 GL320 BLUETEC; 2009 GL450; 2009 GL550; 2008 GL450; 2008 GL550
This vehicle may require shorter lug bolts.
Here is a picture of the shorter required lug bolt (right side), next to the standard lug bolt (left side). The spare tire is located in the rear compartment under the floor. Open the rear tailgate to gain access to the floor of the compartment. Fold down the third row seats by pushing the fold-down seat buttons in the right rear of the compartment.
16 Push and hold the buttons until the seats fold flat. Once the seats are folded down, remove the retractable shade by pushing and collapsing it by moving the end piece about 1 inch towards the middle of the car, then push it forward and remove it.
17 Open the spare tire cover by pulling up on the release lever and lift the floor upward. The spare tire is under the cover. To keep this cover open, take the strap from the right side and hook it to the weather strip at the top edge of the compartment opening.
18 Once the cover is secured, the spare tire and tools are revealed.
To remove the spare tire, first remove the jack out of the tool tray. To remove the jack, undue the velcro strap holding it in place.
19 Lift the jack up and out. Set the jack aside. Now that the jack is removed, you can reach into the tool tray and turn the hold-down clamp counterclockwise to remove the tray and spare.
20 Turn the clamp several turns counterclockwise and then lift it out.
You may have to tilt the clamp a small amount so it clears the cover.
21 Once the clamp is removed, remove the tool tray (you may have to rotate tool tray to get it out). Lift the tool tray out of the spare tire and remove it. Here is a picture of the tool tray.
Set the tool tray aside and lift the spare tire out.
22 Here is a picture of the spare tire – PLEASE NOTE the speed restriction of 50 MPH.
23 Spare Tire Model(s): 2013 ML350 2WD; 2013 ML350 4MATIC; 2013 ML350 BLUETEC; 2013 ML550 4MATIC; 2013 ML63 AMG; 2012 ML350; 2012 ML350 BLUETEC; 2012 ML550; 2012 ML63 AMG; 2011 ML350; 2011 ML350 BLUETEC; 2011 ML450 HYBRID; 2011 ML550; 2011 ML63 AMG; 2010 ML350; 2010 ML350 BLUETEC; 2010 ML450 HYBRID; 2010 ML550; 2010 ML63AMG; 2009 ML320 BLUETEC; 2009 ML350; 2009 ML550; 2009 ML63 AMG; 2008 ML320 CDI; 2008 ML350; 2008 ML550; 2008 ML63 AMG; 2007 ML320 CDI; 2007 ML350; 2007 ML500; 2007 ML63 AMG; 2006 ML350; 2006 ML500
This vehicle may require shorter lug bolts to mount the spare tire to the vehicle.
Please note - the ML63 AMG may be equipped with an inflatable spare tire and an air pump.
Here is a picture of the shorter required lug bolt (right side) next to the standard lug bolt (left side). The spare tire is located in the rear compartment under the floor. Open the rear tailgate to gain access to the compartment under the floor. Pull up on release lever and lift the floor up towards the front of the vehicle.
24 Lock the floor forward and the spare tire will be revealed. Remove the spare tire by turning the center plastic clamp counterclockwise. Lift the spare out and the tool kit will be revealed.
25 Spare Tire Model(s): 2013 SLK250; 2013 SLK350; 2013 SLK55 AMG; 2012 SLK250; 2012 SLK350; 2012 SLK55 AMG
The spare tire is a collapsible spare tire – it MUST be inflated.
Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stowage well under the trunk floor.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: lift the trunk floor up.
26 27 Instructions for inflating spare tire
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