Mercedes-Benz EQS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes on "Changing a wheel" (
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page 437).
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For safety reasons, only use wheel bolts which
have been approved by Mercedes-Benz and
for the wheel in question.
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NOTE Damage to paintwork of the wheel
rim when screwing in the first wheel bolt
If the wheel has too much play when screwing
in the first wheel bolt, the wheel rim paint can
be damaged.
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Press the wheel firmly against the wheel
hub when screwing in the first wheel
bolt.
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Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated until they are
finger-tight.
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Unscrew and remove the alignment bolt.
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Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
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Lower the vehicle (
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page 447).
Lowering the vehicle after a wheel change
Requirements
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The new wheel has been installed
(
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page 446).
* NOTE Risk of vehicle jack becoming trap-
ped by the AIRMATIC system
If the AIRMATIC system has released air when
raising the vehicle, the jack can become trap-
ped when the vehicle is lowered.
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Start the drive system. This adapts the
vehicle level.
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Remove the jack from under the vehicle.
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To lower the vehicle: place the ratchet onto
the hexagon nut of the jack so that the letters
"AB" are visible and turn counter-clockwise.
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Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated
1
to
5
with
an initial maximum force of 59 lb-ft (80 Nm).
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Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated 1 to 5 with
the specified tightening torque of 111 lb-ft
(150 Nm).
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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rect tightening torque
The wheels could come loose if the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts are not tightened to the
prescribed torque.
Wheels and tires 447