Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Stowing a used collapsible spare wheel
Take the following steps to stow a used collapsible spare wheel. It will otherwise not fit in the spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only place the collapsible spare wheel in the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise, moisture may get into the vehicle.
- Remove the valve extractor from the vehicle tool kit.
- Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
- Unscrew the valve insert from the valve and release the air.
Fully deflating the tire can take a few minutes.
- Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
- Screw the valve cap back on.
- Place the valve extractor back into the vehicle tool kit.
- Stow the collapsible spare wheel in the emergency spare wheel well under the cargo compartment and fasten in place.
Removing the collapsible spare wheel
The collapsible spare wheel can be found in the stowage well under the trunk floor. Lift the trunk floor up (). Remove stowage well 1. Turn retaining screw 2 counter-clockwise and remo ...Flat tire
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