jacking points MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER 2012 Owners Manual

X
Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely. The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel arches and just in front of the rear wheel arches (arrows). Covers, front (example: vehicles with AMG equip-
ment)
AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: to protect the vehicle body, the
vehicle has covers fitted next to the jacking
points on the outer sills. X
AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: fold cover;upwards. X
Position jack ?at jacking point =. Example
X Make sure that the base of the jack is posi-
tioned vertically under the jacking point.
X Turn crank Aclockwise until jack ?sits
completely on jacking point =and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
X Turn crank Auntil the tyre is raised a max-
imum of 3 cm off the ground.
Removing a wheel !
AMG vehicles:
during removal and repo-
sitioning of the wheel, the wheel rim can
strike the ceramic-brake disc and damage
it. Therefore, take precautions and get a
second person to assist you. Alternatively,
you can use a second centring pin.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
The threads of the wheel bolts and wheel 608
Changing a wheelWheels and tyres