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Open cover 1 wit
h the triangular socket
wrench from the vehicle tool kit and fold it
open.
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Unscrew central nut 2 of t
he retaining
bracket with the socket wrench (SW 18) from
the vehicle tool kit.
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Open the spare wheel bracket 90°.
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Remove wheel nuts (SW 19) 3.
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Remove spare wheel 4.
Battery (vehicle)
Notes on the 12 V battery
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WARNING Risk of e
xplosion due to elec-
trostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite the highly
explosive gas mixture in the battery.
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To discharge any electrostatic charge
t
hat may have built up, touch the metal
vehicle body before handling the battery.
The highly ammable g
as mixture is created while
the battery is charging and during starting assis-
tance.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you only use batteries which have been tes-
ted and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-
Benz.
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WARNING Dang
er of chemical burns from
the battery acid
Battery acid is caustic.
Breakdown assistance
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