Mercedes-Benz A 220 4MATIC 2021, Operator'S Manual

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Plastic hub cap
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To remove: turn the center cover of the hub
cap counter-clockwise and remove the hub
cap.
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To install: make sure that the center cover
of the hub cap is turned counter-clockwise.
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Position the hub cap and turn the center
cover clockwise until the hub cap engages
physically and audibly.
Aluminum hub cap
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To remove: position socket 2 from the tire-
change tool kit on hub cap 1 .
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Position wheel wrench 3 on socket 2 .
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Using wheel wrench 3 , turn hub cap 1
counter-clockwise and remove it.
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To install: follow the instructions above in
reverse order.
% Specified tightening torque: 18 lb-ft
(25 Nm).
Raising the vehicle when changing a wheel
Requirements:
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There are no persons in the vehicle.
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The vehicle has been prepared for a wheel
change (
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page 311).
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The wheel trims and hub caps have been
removed (
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page 311).
Important notes on using the jack:
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Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has
been approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise
the vehicle.
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The jack is only designed for raising and
holding the vehicle for a short time while a
wheel is being changed and not for mainte‐
nance work under the vehicle.
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The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. If necessary, use a large,
flat, load-bearing, non-slip underlay.
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The foot of the jack must be positioned verti‐
cally under the jack support point.
Rules of conduct when the vehicle is raised:
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Never place your hands or feet under the
vehicle.
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Never lie under the vehicle.
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Do not start the engine and do not release
the electric parking brake.
312 Wheels and tires