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Changing a wheel
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Note that the hub cap should be tightened
to the specified torque of 25 Nm. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you have the hub cap
fitted at a qualified specialist workshop.
Using wheel wrench =, loosen the bolts on
X
the 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 arches and just in front of the rear
wheel arches (arrows).
Mercedes-AMG vehicles and vehicles with
AMG equipment: to protect the vehicle body,
the vehicle has covers fitted next to the jacking
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
Make sure that the base of the jack is posi-
X
tioned vertically under the jacking point.
Turn crank C clockwise until jack B sits
X
completely on jacking point A. The base of
the jack must lie evenly on the ground.
Turn crank C until the tyre is raised a maxi-
X
mum of 3 cm off the ground.
Removing a wheel
!
Mercedes AMG vehicles with ceramic-
brake disc: during removal and repositioning
of the wheel, the wheel rim can strike the
ceramic-brake disc and damage it. Therefore,
take precautions and have a second person
assist you. Alternatively, you can use a sec-
ond centring pin.
!
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. The
threads of the wheel bolts and wheel hubs
could otherwise be damaged when the bolts
are tightened.
When fitting/removing wheels, and for as long
as the wheels are removed, avoid applying any
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