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432 Wheels and tires
The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level
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ground.
The required tire-change tool kit is available.
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If your vehicle is not equipped with the tire-
change tool kit, consult a qualified specialist
workshop to find out about suitable tools.
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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Vehicles with AIRMATIC: set the raised vehicle
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level for greater ground clearance
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page 271).
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Switch off the vehicle.
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Make sure that the vehicle cannot be started.
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Place chocks or other suitable items under the
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front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally
opposite the wheel you wish to change.
Unload the vehicle.
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Removing and installing the wheel trim/hub caps
Requirements
The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
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page 431).
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Multi-piece wheel trim
On vehicles with aluminum wheels, the trim parts
may be damaged when the wheel is changed.
Before unscrewing the wheel bolts, remove the
multi-piece wheel trim.
To remove: using both hands, carefully reach
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into two wheel trim openings and remove the
wheel trim.
To install: place the wheel trim in position and
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press firmly until it engages.
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 431).
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Important notes on using the jack:
Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has been
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approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise the vehi-
cle.
The jack is only designed for raising and hold-
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ing the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed and not for maintenance
work under the vehicle.
The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
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non-slip surface. If necessary, use a large, 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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