Changing a wheel
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Vehicles with aluminum hub cap:
To remove: take socket ; and lug wrench
X
= from the vehicle tool kit (
Position socket ; on hub cap :.
X
Position lug wrench = on socket ;.
X
Using lug wrench =, turn hub cap : coun-
X
ter-clockwise and remove it.
To install: before installing, check hub cap :
X
and the wheel area for soiling and clean if
necessary.
Put hub cap : in position and turn until it is in
X
the right position.
Position socket ; on hub cap :.
X
Attach lug wrench = to socket ; and
X
tighten hub cap :.
The tightening torque must be
18 lb-ft (25 Nm).
i
Note that the hub cap should be tightened
to the specified torque of 18 lb-ft (25 Nm).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the hub cap installed at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Using lug wrench =, loosen the bolts on the
X
wheel you wish to change by about one full
turn. Do not unscrew the bolts completely.
The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel housings and just in front of the rear
wheel housings (arrows).
page 343).
Y
Mercedes-AMG vehicles and vehicles with
AMG equipment: to protect the vehicle body,
the vehicle has covers installed next to the jack-
ing points on the outer sills.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles and vehicles
X
with AMG equipment: fold cover ?
upwards.
Position jack B at jacking point A.
X