Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 319

Using wheel wrench 3, turn hub cap
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counter-clockwise and remove it.
T T o inst o install: all: follow the instructions above in
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reverse order.
% Speci ed Speci ed tight tightening t ening torq orque: ue: 18 lb- (25 Nm).
R R aising t aising the v he vehicle when c ehicle when changing a wheel hanging a wheel
R R eq equir uirements: ements:
There are no persons in the vehicle.
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The vehicle has been prepared for a wheel
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change ( page 316).
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The wheel trims and hub caps have been
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removed ( page 316).
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Important notes on using the jack:
Use only a vehicle-speci c jack that has been
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approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise the vehi-
cle.
The jack is only designed for raising and hold-
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ing the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed and not for maintenance
work under the vehicle.
1 The jack must be placed on a rm, at and
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non-slip surface. If necessary, use a large, at,
load-bearing, non-slip underlay.
The foot of the jack must be positioned verti-
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cally under the jack support point.
Rules of conduct when the vehicle is raised:
Never place your hands or feet under the vehi-
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cle.
Never lie under the vehicle.
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Do not start the vehicle and do not release the
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electric parking brake.
Do not open or close any doors or the trunk
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lid.
Wheels and tires 317
Using the lug wrench, loosen the wheel bolts
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on the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the screws com-
pletely.
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