Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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Notes on storing wheels
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After removing wheels, store them in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place.
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Protect the tires from contact with oil, grease
or fuel.
Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change
Prerequisites
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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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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift into position j .
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Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL: set the
normal vehicle level (
→
page 171).
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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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Remove the hub caps if necessary
(
→
page 334).
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Raise the vehicle (
→
page 335).
Removing and mounting hub caps
Requirements
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The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
(
→
page 334).
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 mount: 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 on hub cap
1 .
% The socket can be found in the vehicle tool
kit.
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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.
334 Wheels and tires