Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2018 Owner's Manual page 422

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Vehicle tool bag
2 Jack
Fold the rear bench seat forwards
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( page 103).
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% The jack weighs approximately 4.4 kg.
The maximum load capacity of the jack can
be found on the sticker affixed to the jack.
The jack is maintenance-free. If there is a
malfunction, please contact a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change
Requirements:
The required tyre-change tool kit is available.
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If your vehicle is not equipped with the tyre-
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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Switch off the engine.
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Make sure that the engine cannot be started.
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Wheels and tyres 419
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 caps if necessary
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( page 419).
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Raise the vehicle ( page 420).
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Removing and fitting hub caps
Requirements:
The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
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( page 419).
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Plastic hub cap
To remove: turn the centre cover of the hub
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cap anti-clockwise and remove the hub cap.
To fit: make sure that the centre cover of the
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hub cap is turned anti-clockwise.
Position the hub cap and turn the centre
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cover clockwise until the hub cap engages
physically and audibly.