Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Flat tire
Mounting the new wheel
1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2 Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel or other
steel rims (located in vehicle tool kit)
왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
왘
Guide Minispare wheel onto alignment
bolt and push it on.
왘
Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
!
Wheel bolts 2 must be used when
mounting the Minispare wheel or other
steel rims. The use of any wheel bolts
other than wheel bolts
2 for the
Minispare wheel or other steel rims will
physically damage the vehicle’s
brakes.
!
To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while
installing first wheel bolt.
Warning!
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Always replace wheel bolts that are
damaged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure to use the correct mounting
bolts.