Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change
Requirements:
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The required tire-change tool is available. If
your vehicle is not equipped with the tire-
change tool kit, consult a qualified specialist
workshop to find out about suitable tools.
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The vehicle is not on a slope.
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The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
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Apply the electric parking brake manually.
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Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead
position.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Shift into position j.
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Switch off the engine.
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Make sure that the engine cannot be started.
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Place chocks or other suitable items under
the front and rear of the wheel that is diago‐
nally opposite the wheel you wish to change.
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Remove the hub caps if necessary
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Removing and installing hub caps
Requirements:
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The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
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Plastic hub cap
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To remove: turn the center cover of the hub
cap counter-clockwise and remove the hub
cap.
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To install: make sure that the center cover
of the hub cap is turned counter-clockwise.
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Position the hub cap and turn the center
cover clockwise until the hub cap engages
physically and audibly.
Raising the vehicle when changing a wheel
Requirements:
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There are no persons in the vehicle.
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The vehicle has been prepared for a wheel
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The hub caps have been removed
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Important notes on using the jack:
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Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has
been approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise
the vehicle.
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The jack is only designed for raising and
holding the vehicle for a short time while a
wheel is being changed and not for mainte‐
nance work under the vehicle.
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The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. If necessary, use a large,
flat, load-bearing, non-slip underlay.
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The foot of the jack must be positioned verti‐
cally under the jack support point.
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