Note
If it is determined that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn when
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changing the wheel, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tightening
torque.
Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque has
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been checked.
Loosening and tightening wheel bolts
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 179.
Loosening
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop
›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn to the
left
» Fig.
148.
Tightening
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop
›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt to the right until it is tight.
WARNING
Undo the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) as long as the vehicle has
not yet been jacked up - risk of an accident!
1)
Use the appropriate adapter for undoing and tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts
Fig. 148
Changing a wheel: Loosening
the wheel bolts
.
1)
.
1)
» page
182.
Note
If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of the
wrench with your foodt. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and make sure
you keep your footing.
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Raising the vehicle
Fig. 150 Attach lifting jack
ä
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 179.
Position the lifting jack by selecting the jacking point that is closest to the faulty
wheel
» Fig.
149. The jacking point is located directly below the engraving in the
lower sill. The engraving is only visible after opening the door.
Fig. 149
Changing a wheel: Jacking points
for positioning lifting jack
181
Do-it-yourself
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