X
Position jack
;
behind the triangular
indentations for jacking point
:
on the
longitudinal body member.
X
Set the foot of the jack up vertically with
respect to the jacking point on the vehicle.
X
Raise the vehicle using the jack until the
tire is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) off the
ground.
X
Unscrew and remove the wheel bolts.
X
Remove the wheel.
Mounting a wheel
G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel
nuts and bolts are not tightened to the
specified tightening torque. There is a risk
of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
G
WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could
tip over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
!
When changing a wheel, use only wheel
bolts that have been approved for the
wheel rim and vehicle.
!
To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt.
Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notes on "Changing a wheel"
(
Y
page 139).
Mount tires with a specified direction of
rotation only according to their direction of
rotation. An arrow on the sidewall of the tire
indicates its correct direction of rotation.
X
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X
Push the wheel onto the wheel hub and
press it on.
X
Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
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Changing a wheel
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Maintenance
and
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.
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