Raising The Vehicle When Changing A Wheel - Mercedes-Benz GLE Series 2020 Operator's Manual

516 Wheels and tires
% The socket can be found in the tire-change
tool kit.
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: position hub cap 1
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it is completely flush with the wheel.
Position socket 2 on hub cap 1.
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3
Attach wheel wrench 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 has been prepared for a wheel
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change ( page 515).
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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.
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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The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
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non-slip surface. If necessary, use a large,
and turn until
flat, load-bearing, non-slip underlay.
The foot of the jack must be positioned verti‐
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cally under the jack support point.
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and
Rules of conduct when the vehicle is raised:
Never place your hands or feet under the
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vehicle.
Never lie under the vehicle.
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Do not start the engine and do not release
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the electric parking brake.
Do not open or close any doors or the tail‐
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gate.
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 bolts com‐
pletely.