#
Align center cap
2
on the rear passenger
compartment side of center cover
3
of the
hub cap on one lug hole
1
.
#
Position the hub cap and turn the center
cover clockwise until the hub cap engages
physically and audibly.
Aluminum hub cap
#
To remove: position socket
2
on hub cap
1
.
%
The socket can be found in the tire-change
tool kit.
#
Position wheel wrench
3
on socket
2
.
#
Using wheel wrench
3
, turn hub cap
1
counter-clockwise and remove it.
#
To install: position hub cap
1
and turn until
it is completely flush with the wheel.
#
Position socket
2
on hub cap
1
.
#
Attach wheel wrench
3
to socket
2
and
tighten the hub cap clockwise.
Specified tightening torque: 18 lb-ft
(25 Nm).
Raising the vehicle when changing a wheel
Requirements:
R
There are no persons in the vehicle.
R
The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
(
→
page 458).
R
The hub caps have been removed
(
→
page 458).
Important notes on using the jack:
R
Use only the vehicle-specific jack that has
been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz
to raise the vehicle.
R
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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