Only use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety
reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you only use wheel bolts which have been
approved
for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the
respective wheel.
! AMG vehicles: during removal and
repositioning 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
alignment bolt.
! To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt. X
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the
alignment bolt and push it on.
X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are
finger-tight.
X Unscrew the alignment bolt.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
Lowering the vehicle G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts
and bolts are not tightened to the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident. Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
X
Turn the crank of the jack counter-
clockwise until the vehicle is once again
standing firmly on the ground.
X Place the jack to one side.
X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a
crosswise pattern in the sequence
indicated ( : to A). The specified
tightening torque is 96 lb-ft(130 Nm).
X Turn the jack back to its initial position.
X Stow the jack and the rest of the vehicle
tools in the trunk again.
X AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: insert
the cover into the outer
sill.
X Check the tire pressure of the newly
mounted wheel and adjust it if necessary.
Make sure to observe the recommended
tire pressure ( Y page 529).
i Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: all
wheels mounted must be equipped with
functioning sensors. Wheel and tire combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your
vehicle. 552
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires
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SL 550
BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle length
181.7 in (4616 mm)
Vehicle length
when opening/
closing the roof
188.9 in (4797 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
82.6 in (2099 mm)
Vehicle height
51.8 in (1316 mm)
Vehicle height
when opening/
closing the roof
66.8 in (1697 mm)
Wheelbase
101.8 in (2585 mm)
Turning radius
36.2 ft (11.04 m)
Maximum trunk
load
220 lb (100 kg)
SL 63 AMG and
SL 65 AMG
Vehicle length
182.9 in (4646 mm)
Vehicle length
when opening/
closing the roof
190.8 in (4846 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
82.6 in (2099 mm)
Vehicle height
51.4 in – 53.7 in
(1305 mm –1363 mm )Vehicle height
when opening/
closing the roof
67.5 in – 70.5 in
(1714 mm –1791 mm )Wheelbase
101.8 in (2585 mm) SL 63 AMG and
SL 65 AMG
Turning radius
36.3 ft (11.05 m)
Maximum trunk
load566
Vehicle dataTechnical data
