Align center cap
2
on the rear passenger
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compartment side of center cover
hub cap on one lug hole 1.
Position the hub cap and turn the center
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cover clockwise until the hub cap engages
physically and audibly.
Aluminum hub cap
To remove: position socket
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1.
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The socket can be found in the tire-change
tool kit.
Position wheel wrench
3
of the
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Using wheel wrench 3, turn hub cap
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counter-clockwise and remove it.
To install: position hub cap
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it is completely flush with the wheel.
Position socket
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2
on hub cap
3
on socket 2.
1
1
and turn until
2
on hub cap 1.
Wheels and tires 459
Attach wheel wrench
3
to socket
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tighten the hub cap clockwise.
Specified tightening torque: 18 lb-ft
(25 Nm).
Raising the vehicle when changing a wheel
Requirements:
There are no persons in the vehicle.
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The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
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(
page 458).
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The hub caps have been removed
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(
page 458).
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Important notes on using the jack:
Use only the vehicle-specific jack that has
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been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz
to raise the vehicle.
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‐
nance work under the vehicle.
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and