Mercedes-Benz S 450 2020, Operator'S Manual

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* NOTE Damage to paintwork of the wheel
rim when screwing on the first wheel bolt
If the wheel has too much play when screw‐
ing 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 on 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 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 476).
Lowering the vehicle after a wheel change
Requirements:
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The new wheel has been installed
(
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page 475).
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Place the ratchet onto the hexagon nut of the
jack so that the letters "AB" are visible.
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To lower the vehicle: turn the ratchet of the
jack counter-clockwise.
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Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated 1 to 5 with
a maximum 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 to
the specified tightening torque of 111 lb-ft
(150 Nm).
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WARNING Risk of injury through incor‐
rect tightening torque
The wheels could come loose if the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts are not tightened to the
prescribed tightening torque.
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Make sure the wheel bolts or wheel
nuts are tightened to the prescribed
tightening torque.
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If you are not sure, do not move the
vehicle. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop and have the tightening tor‐
que checked immediately.
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Check the tire pressure of the newly moun‐
ted wheel and adjust accordingly.
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Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system: Restart the tire pressure monitoring
system (
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page 453).
Exception: the new wheel is an emergency
spare wheel.
Make sure to observe the following further rela‐
ted subject:
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Notes on tire pressure (
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page 448)
476 Wheels and tires