Preparing To Change A Wheel; Changing - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

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Warning
If the minimum tire pressure of 43.5 psi
(3 bar) still cannot be achieved, the tire is too
badly damaged.
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required.
For this reason, we recommend an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
%Environmental note
Have the used tire sealant disposed of at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
! Have the tire sealant bottle replaced
every eight years at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Changing a wheel in the event of a flat
tire
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Warning
To avoid the risk of serious or even fatal injury
and to avoid damage to the vehicle, observe
the following:
the vehicle's jack is intended only to raise
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the vehicle for a short time when changing
a wheel.
position the jack on the appropriate jacking
R
point only. Make sure that the jack is
correctly positioned under the jacking point
before raising the vehicle.
the jack must be placed on a firm, flat
R
surface.
before raising the vehicle, you should also
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secure it against rolling away, e.g. by
placing chocks under the wheels. Never
release the parking brake while the vehicle
is raised.
make sure that the distance between the
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underside of the tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm). The vehicle could
otherwise slip off the jack or tip over.
never place your hands or feet under the
R
raised vehicle.
never start the engine, and prevent other
R
jolts or vibrations while the vehicle is
raised. The vehicle could otherwise slip off
the jack.

Preparing to change a wheel

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Prepare the vehicle as described
( Y page 222).
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away
using chocks or similar items.
Use the chock ( Y page 183) to do so.
G
Warning
The vehicle could slip off the jack on uphill and
downhill gradients.
To avoid the risk of causing serious or even
fatal injury or damage to the vehicle, do not
change wheels on uphill and downhill
gradients.
On a level road:
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Place chocks in front of and behind the
wheel which is diagonally opposite the
wheel you wish to change.
X
Take the vehicle tool kit and the jack from
the footwell on the co-driver's side
( Y page 182).
X
Remove the spare wheel from the spare
wheel bracket ( Y page 184).
X
On wheels with wheel bolts, remove the
hub cap.
X
Assemble the lug wrench extension using
the middle rod and the rod with the largest
diameter from the three-piece jack pump
lever.
X
Starting with the middle rod, slide the lug
wrench extension as far as it will go onto
the lug wrench.
Flat tire
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