Mercedes-Benz CLA 2020 Operator's Manual page 450

448 Wheels and tires
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 2
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1.
% 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
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it is completely flush with the wheel.
Position socket
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Attach wheel wrench
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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 447).
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on hub cap
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
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wheel is being changed and not for mainte‐
nance work under the vehicle.
1 and turn until
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2 on hub cap 1.
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3 to socket 2 and
Rules of conduct when the vehicle is raised:
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The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. If necessary, use a large,
flat, load-bearing, non-slip underlay.
The foot of the jack must be positioned verti‐
cally under the jack support point.
Never place your hands or feet under the
vehicle.
Never lie under the vehicle.
Do not start the engine and do not release
the electric parking brake.
Do not open or close any doors or the trunk
lid.