Jack - Airstream Interstate 2019 Owner's Manual

A winch mounted under the rear floor is used to lower
and raise the spare tire� The winch has a nut sticking
up through the floor under the center rear lounge on
the rear lounge model accessed by opening the rear
cargo doors� The nut is located inside the curbside bed
on the twin bed model and is accessed by opening
the bed storage door� To remove the spare tire, use
the ratchet and a 19-mm deep well socket located in
the tire replacement bag under the passenger-side
compartment floor to turn the winch nut counter clock
wise� Place blocks under the tire before it reaches the
ground to block the tire up and remove the weight from
the yoke� Slide the yoke through the rim, and slide the
tire from under the touring coach�
To store a spare tire reverse the removal instructions�
The winch tire yoke has two pins that align with the
wheel rim lug holes� The yoke pins must be placed
in the lug holes to prevent the wheel assembly from
sliding against the cable during transit and possibly
cutting it� Be sure the wheel is turned on the correct
side so pins will fully engage the lug holes� The side
of the rim that goes against the hub goes against the
floor.
For units with the optional VB Air Ride Suspension
equipped Airstream uses the standard Sprinter
installed spare tire carrier�
To remove the spare tire begin by opening the rear
doors� Use a screwdriver to pry off two plastic bolt
covers� Using the lug wrench, supplied with the vehicle
tool kit, unscrew the now visible bolts� Slightly raise
the spare wheel bracket and unhook the left and right
hand retaining hooks� You should now be able to slowly
lower the bracket down to the ground�
To store a spare tire reverse the removal instructions�
Using the jack to lift the bracket with the spare tire into
place and latch the right then left hand retaining hooks�
Please refer to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's
Manual for complete instructions on removing or
installing a spare tire�
NOTE
Spare tire carrier winch is designed for hand
operation only. Do not use impact type power tools
to drive this device.
2019 Interstate
Defective spare tire equipment or an improperly
stored spare tire could damage your equipment
and/or cause serious, possible fatal injuries to
people inside your touring coach, other motorists
and pedestrians. The yoke pins must be inserted
into the spare tire lug holes while the wheel is in
the store position during travel. The cable and
support system must be free from defects and in
good working order. The complete system should
be checked before each trip and every 1000 miles
during a trip for any signs of wear or possible
failure. Please contact your dealer or Airstream
Customer Service if you have any questions on the
use of this equipment.

Jack

Read, understand, and follow the Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter Operator's manual instructions, cautions, and
warnings for changing a wheel and jack point locations�
The jack is intended only for raising the vehicle
briefly, for instance when changing a wheel. The
jack must be placed on a firm, flat surface only.
Do not change wheels on either uphill or downhill
grades. Do not crawl under the vehicle while it is
raised with the jack. Do not start the engine while
the vehicle is jacked up. Do not jack the vehicle up
more than 1-2 in. between the tire and the surface.
The vehicle may tip over and cause serious injury
or death to you or others. Jack stands must always
be used while working beneath the vehicle. Failure
to follow these precautions could result in property
damage, personal injury, and/or death.
The jack is located together with vehicle tool kit under
the hatch in the front passenger foot well�
• Loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle�
• Close the release valve on the jack�
• Assemble the pump lever provided and insert it into
the socket on the jack�
• Secure lever by turning it clockwise in the socket�
• Position the jack under the appropriate jack point and
raise the vehicle by pumping the lever�
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