Mercedes-Benz G 550 2020, Operator'S Manual

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The required tire-change tool 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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Remove the hub caps if necessary
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page 407).
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Raise the vehicle (
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page 408).
Removing and installing hub caps
Requirements:
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The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
(
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page 406).
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 on hub cap
1 .
% The socket can be found in the tire-change
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.
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To install: position hub cap 1 and turn until
it is completely flush with the wheel.
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Position socket 2 on hub cap 1 .
Wheels and tires 407