Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster, Operator'S Manual

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Setting up the folding chock
Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change
Requirements:
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The required tire-change tool kit is available.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the tire-
change tool kit, consult a qualified specialist
workshop to find out about suitable tools.
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The vehicle is not on a slope.
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The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
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Apply the electric parking brake manually.
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Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead
position.
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Shift the transmission to position j .
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Switch off the engine.
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Make sure that the engine cannot be started.
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Place chocks or other suitable items under
the front and rear of the wheel that is diago‐
nally opposite the wheel you wish to change.
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If necessary, remove the hub cap cover
(
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page 352).
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Raise the vehicle (
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page 353).
Installing/removing plastic hub caps
Removing
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Remove socket 2 and lug wrench 3 from
the vehicle tool kit (
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page 351).
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Position socket 2 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.
Installing
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Before installing, check hub cap 1 and the
wheel area for dirt, and clean if necessary.
352 Wheels and tires