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Retrofit AMG light alloy wheels - AZ40.10-P-0003V

MODEL 171.4 for 18 inch wheels 

Styling package III (multi-part) 

Combination 1 

Front axle and rear axles:

7.5JX18 EH2 ET 37 (B6 603 1045)

Combination 2 

Front axle:

7.5JX18 EH2 ET 37 (B6 603 1045)

Rear axle

8.5JX18 EH2 ET 34 (B6 603 1046)

IMPORTANT For associated tire options /rim combinations, see TUV [Technical Supervisory Board] experts' reports

Fig 1: Identifying Alloy Wheels - Styling Package III (Multi-Part)
G05027549Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Styling package IV 

Combination 1 

Front axle and rear axles:

7.5JX18 EH2 ET 37 (B6 603 1304), or

7.5JX18 H2 ET 37 (B6 603 1310)

Combination 2 

Front axle:

7.5JX18 EH2 ET 37 (B6 603 1304), or

7.5JX18 H2 ET 37 (B6 603 1310)

Rear axle

8.5 JX18 EH2 ET 30 (B6 603 1305), or

8.5 JX18 H2 ET 34 (B6 603 1342)

Fig 2: Identifying Alloy Wheels - Styling Package IV
G05027550Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

IMPORTANT For associated tire options /rim combinations, see TUV [Technical Supervisory Board] experts' reports

Styling package III (sterling silver) (new version) 

Combination 1 

Front axle and rear axles:

7.5JX18 H2 ET 37 (B6 603 1442)

Combination 2 

Front axle:

7.5JX18 H2 ET 37 (B6 603 1442)

Rear axle

8.5 JX18 H2 ET 30 (B6 603 1443), or

8.5JX18 H2 ET 34 (B6 603 1187)

Fig 3: Identifying Alloy Wheels - Styling Package III
G05027551Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

IMPORTANT For associated tire options /rim combinations, see TUV [Technical Supervisory Board] experts' reports

Styling IV (multipiece) 

Combination 1 

Front axle and rear axles:

7.5JX18 EH2 ET 37 (B6 603 1368), or

7.5JX18 H2 ET 37 (B6 603 1377)

Combination 2 

Front axle:

7.5JX18 EH2 ET 37 (B6 603 1368), or

7.5JX18 H2 ET 37 (B6 603 1377)

Rear axle

8.5JX18 EH2 ET 30 (B6 603 1362)

Fig 4: Identifying Alloy Wheels - Styling IV (Multipiece)
G05027552Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

IMPORTANT For associated tire options /rim combinations, see TUV [Technical Supervisory Board] experts' reports

Styling package III (sterling silver) 

Combination 1 

Front axle and rear axles:

7.5JX18 EH2 ET 37 (B6 603 1181)

Combination 2 

Front axle:

7.5JX18 EH2 ET 37 (B6 603 1181)

Rear axle

8.5JX18 EH2 ET 30 (B6 603 1182)

Fig 5: Identifying Alloy Wheels - Styling Package III (Sterling Silver)
G05027553Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

IMPORTANT For associated tire options /rim combinations, see TUV [Technical Supervisory Board] experts' reports

Styling package V (multi-spoke) 

Combination 1 

Front axle and rear axles:

7.5JX18 H2 ET 37 (B6 603 1113)

Combination 2 

Front axle:

7.5JX18 H2 ET 37 (B6 603 1113)

Rear axle

8.5JX18 H2 ET 30 (B6 603 1114)

IMPORTANT For associated tire options /rim combinations, see TUV [Technical Supervisory Board] experts' reports

Fig 6: Identifying Alloy Wheels - Styling Package V (Multi-Spoke)
G05027554Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 7: Identifying Wheels Tire Combination Dimension
G05027555Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

IMPORTANT Perform for following wheel/tire combination only:

8.5JX18 ET 30 and 225/40 ZR 18 tires on front axle or 8.5JX18 ET 30 and 255/35 ZR 18 tires on rear axle.

NOTES A condition for using the wheel/tire combination is that the work described is carried out in full. IMPORTANT In the Federal Republic of Germany after the modification, a change acceptance is required by an officially recognized expert or inspector from a technical test point for motor vehicle traffic or by a test engineer from an officially recognized supervisory organization.  
REFER TO FORMS Tire approval certificate for 7.5JX18 and 8.5JX18 Model 171.442 /454 /456 /473 -
    * For Germany only  
IMPORTANT Wheel/tire combination/Tire make/Snow chains/Tire pressure IMPORTANT See TUV certificate.  
REMOVING Remove     
1 Removing standard wheels   AZ40.10-P-0001-03A 
2.1 Remove both fender liners from front fenders IMPORTANT Only with 8.5JX18 ET 30 and 225/40 ZR 18 tires on the front axle.  
    NOTES Mark the area to be sanded for identification before removing.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR88.10-P-1300V
3.1 Remove both fender liners from rear fenders IMPORTANT Only with 8.5JX18 ET 30 and 255/35 ZR 18 tires on the rear axle.  
    NOTES Mark the area to be sanded for identification before removing.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR88.10-P-1400V
4.1 Rework body at the front wheel housings IMPORTANTOnly with 8.5J X 18 ET 30 and 225/40 ZR 18 tires on the front axle.   
    Sand shaded area (a) and shaded area (b) on the fender board and the bumper in the direction of dimension (A) = 60 mm to max. 5 mm width until sufficient clearance for the wheel is obtained.   
5.1 Rework body at the rear wheel housings IMPORTANTOnly with 8.5J X18 ET 30 and 255/35 ZR 18 tires on the rear axle.   
    Sand shaded area (a) and shaded area (b) on the fender board and the bumper in the direction of dimension (B) = 100 mm to max. 4 mm width until sufficient clearance for the wheel is obtained.   
6.1 Use suitable means to protect the sanded areas against corrosion IMPORTANT Only if step 4.1 or 5.1 was performed.  
INSTALLING Install     
7.1 Install both fender liners into the front fenders IMPORTANT Only with 8.5J X18 ET 30 and 225/40 ZR 18 tires on the front axle.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR88.10-P-1300V
8.1 Install both fender liners into the rear fenders IMPORTANT Only with 8.5J X 18 ET 30 and 255/35 ZR 18 tires on the rear axle.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR88.10-P-1400V
9.1 Retrofit wide tire covers on rear fenders IMPORTANT In certain countries it may be necessary to install additional parts at the rear axle in order to produce sufficient wheel coverage with 245/35 ZR 18 or 255/35 ZR 18 tires, if these parts do not already exist on the production vehicle. See parts ordering notes.  
    This also applies to vehicles with AMG styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron (code 772).  
REFER TO RETROFITTING AND CONVERSION   Model 171.442 -
    except CODE (494) USA version  
    except CODE (498) Japan version  
    LHD vehicles only.  
10 Fit special wheels IMPORTANT Only use spherical collar bolts M12X1.5X40 for bolting on custom wheels. -
PARTS ORDERING NOTES

Part no. Designation Quantity
B6 647 0128  Wheel cover (set; to be ordered separately)  1 
B6 603 1045  Light alloy disk wheel 7.5J X 18 EH2 ET 37 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 (4) 
B6 603 1046  Light alloy disk wheel 8.5J X 18 EH2 ET 34 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 
A220 400 01 25 9715 Wheel trim cover as required
A000 400 02 13 Rubber valve as required
B6 603 1304  Light alloy disk wheel 7.5J X 18 EH2 ET 37 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover (superseded by B6 603 1310)  2 (4) 
B6 603 1310  Light alloy disk wheel 7.5J X 18 H2 ET 37 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 (4) 
B6 603 1305  Light alloy disk wheel 8.5J X 18 EH2 ET 30 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 
B6 603 1342  Light alloy disk wheel 8.5J X 18 H2 ET 34 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 
A220 400 01 25 9709 Wheel trim cover as required
A000 400 02 13 Rubber valve as required
B6 603 1442  Light alloy disk wheel 7.5J X 18 H2 ET 37 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 
B6 603 1443  Light alloy disk wheel 8.5J X 18 H2 ET 30 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 
B6 603 1187  Light alloy disk wheel 8.5J X 18 H2 ET 34 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 
A220 400 01 25 9709 Wheel trim cover as required
A000 400 02 13 Rubber valve as required
B6 603 1368  Light alloy disk wheel 7.5J X 18 EH2 ET 37 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover (superseded by B6 603 1377)  2 (4) 
B6 603 1377  Light alloy disk wheel 7.5J X 18 H2 ET 37 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 (4) 
B6 603 1362  Light alloy disk wheel 8.5J X 18 EH2 ET 30 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 
A220 400 01 25 9709 Wheel trim cover as required
A000 400 02 13 Rubber valve as required
B6 603 1181  Light alloy disk wheel 7.5J X 18 EH2 ET 37 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 (4) 
B6 603 1182  Light alloy disk wheel 8.5J X 18 EH2 ET 30 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 
A220 400 01 25 9709 Wheel trim cover as required
A000 400 02 13 Rubber valve as required
B6 603 1113  Light alloy disk wheel 7.5J X 18 H2 ET 37 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 (4) 
B6 603 1114  Light alloy disk wheel 8.5J X 18 H2 ET 30 with rubber valve and wheel trim cover  2 
A220 400 01 25 9709 Wheel trim cover as required
A000 400 02 13 Rubber valve as required
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