Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2020 Owner's Manual page 406

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 269).
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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.
Remove the hub cap if necessary
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( page 403).
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Raise the vehicle ( page 403).
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Removing and fitting the wheel trim/hub
caps
Requirements:
The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
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( page 402).
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Aluminium hub cap
To remove: position socket
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change tool kit on hub cap 1.
Position wheel spanner 3
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Using wheel spanner 3, turn hub cap
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anti-clockwise and remove it.
To fit: follow the instructions above in
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reverse order.
% Specified tightening torque: 25 Nm.
Raising the vehicle when changing a wheel
Requirements:
There are no persons in the vehicle.
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The vehicle has been prepared for a wheel
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change (
The hub caps have been removed
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( page 403).
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Important notes on using the jack:
Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has
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been approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise
the vehicle.
2 from the tyre- The jack is only designed for raising and
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holding the vehicle for a short time while a
wheel is being changed and not for mainte‐
on socket 2.
nance work under the vehicle.
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The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
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non-slip surface.
Wheels and tyres 403
page 402).
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