Mercedes-Benz GLE Operator's Manual page 363

Lug wrench
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Wheel studs
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Extension attachment for wheel studs, if nec‐
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essary (depending on vehicle version)
Folding chock
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Ratchet wrench
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Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change
Requirements:
The required tire-change tool is available. If
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your vehicle is not equipped with the tire-
change tool kit, consult a qualified specialist
workshop to find out about suitable tools.
The vehicle is not on a slope.
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The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level
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ground.
Apply the electric parking brake manually.
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Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead
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position.
Shift the transmission to position j.
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Vehicles with level control system: Set the
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normal vehicle level ( page 211).
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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
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the front and rear of the wheel that is diago‐
nally opposite the wheel you wish to change.
Raise the vehicle ( page 362).
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Removing and installing hub caps
Requirements:
The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
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( page 361).
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Plastic hub cap
To remove: turn the center cover of the hub
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cap counter-clockwise and remove the hub
cap.
To install: make sure that the center cover
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of the hub cap is turned counter-clockwise.
Position the hub cap and turn the center
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cover clockwise until the hub cap engages
physically and audibly.
Wheels and tires 361
Aluminum hub cap
To remove: position socket 2
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change tool kit on hub cap 1.
Position wheel wrench 3 on socket 2.
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Using wheel wrench 3, turn hub cap
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counter-clockwise and remove it.
To install: follow the instructions above in
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reverse order.
% Specified tightening torque: 18 lb-ft
(25 Nm).
from the tire-
1