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154 Wheels ›
Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle
Inserting
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Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-
side facing downwards.
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Insert the bass loudspeaker.
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Screw in the locknut until it stops.
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Insert the connector in the bass loudspeaker.
Changing the wheel and raising the
vehicle
What you should be mindful of
Before changing
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Park the vehicle securely and secure it from rolling
away.
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Turn off the engine.
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Let all of the occupants get out. During the wheel
change they should not stand on the road, e.g. be-
hind the crash barriers.
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Close all doors, the luggage compartment and tail-
gate.
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Uncouple any trailers.
Raise vehicle
WARNING
Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack can-
not slip!
Provide a wide and firm base under the jack on
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loose surfaces.
Create a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber floor mat) un-
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der the jack on a smooth surface.
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
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Do not insert any body parts under the raised vehi-
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cle.
Do not start the engine of the lifted vehicle.
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NOTICE
Danger of damage to vehicle!
Make sure that the jack is attached correctly to the
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bridge of the sill.
After having been changed
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Check the tyre pressure on the mounted wheel
and adjust if necessary.
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In vehicles with a tyre indicator, save the tyre pres-
sure values in the system.
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Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts of
the mounted tyres checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
The specified tightening torque is 120 Nm.
Drive carefully until the tightening torque is checked.
Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to
repair the tyre.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Too low a tightening torque may cause the wheel
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to disengage while driving.
Too high a tightening torque can damage the
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threads and cause the rim to deform.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Do not grease or lubricate screws.
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Do not use corroded or damaged screws.
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Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle
Release screws
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If the vehicle has covers over the wheel bolts or
wheel trims, remove them.
WARNING
If you step on the key end when loosening the
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screw, hold on to the vehicle for better stability.
Jacking points for the jack
The jacking points are located on the lower sill of the
vehicle.
15.5 cm
A
25.8 cm
B
Some vehicles may have
anti-theft wheel bolts
that protect the wheels
from theft.
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Insert the upper sec-
tion on the anti-theft
wheel bolt until it
stops.
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Place the key on the
wheel bolt or on the
attachment piece.
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Turn the screw a maxi-
mum of half a turn so
that the wheel does
not come loose and fall
off.
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