Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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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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Vehicles with level control system: Set the
normal vehicle level (
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page 254).
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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 cap if necessary
(
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page 381).
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Raise the vehicle (
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page 381).
Removing and installing the wheel trim/hub
caps
Requirements:
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The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
(
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page 380).
Aluminum hub cap
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To remove: position socket 2 from the tire-
change tool kit on hub cap 1 .
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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: follow the instructions above in
reverse order.
% Specified tightening torque: 18 lb-ft
(25 Nm).
Raising the vehicle when changing a wheel
Requirements:
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There are no persons in the vehicle.
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The vehicle has been prepared for a wheel
change (
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page 380).
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The hub caps have been removed
(
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page 381).
Important notes on using the jack:
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Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has
been approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise
the vehicle.
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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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The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface.
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