Removing the spare wheel
X
Observe the notes on fitting tyres
(
Y
page 215)
X
Using a suitable tool, carefully remove the
cover from the opening for the spare wheel
lifter
;
.
X
Assemble the auxiliary tool
:
.
X
Push the T-shaped end of the auxiliary tool
:
at an angle through opening
;
into the winch
guide.
X
Attach the square socket in the wheel wrench
=
to auxiliary tool
:
.
X
Turn wheel wrench
=
in the direction of
arrow
?
until you feel resistance or until the
friction clutch of the winch overwinds.
The spare wheel has been lowered.
X
Pull the tyre
;
out from under the vehicle and
remove the retainer chain
:
.
X
Wind the retainer chain up again or stow the
defective wheel away in place of the spare
tyre below the vehicle (
Y
page 215).
Fitting the spare wheel
X
Assemble the auxiliary tool.
X
Push the T-shaped end of the auxiliary tool
:
at an angle through opening
;
into the winch
guide.
X
Place the wheel flat on the ground.
X
Secure the retainer chain to the wheel.
X
Slide the wheel under the vehicle a little.
X
Attach the square socket in the wheel wrench
=
to auxiliary tool
:
.
X
Turn wheel wrench
=
in the direction of
arrow
?
and pull up the wheel horizontally
until you feel resistance and the friction
clutch of the winch overwinds in jerks.
The wheel is firmly secured to the underside
of the vehicle.
If the wheel is not pulled horizontally, lower
the wheel and pull it up again.
X
Reattach the cover to the opening for the
spare wheel lifter
;
.
Changing a wheel
Notes on selecting, fitting and replac-
ing tyres
You can ask for information regarding permitted
wheel/tyre combinations at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
G
WARNING
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are used,
the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tyres with those
that fulfil the specifications of the original
part.
Changing a wheel
215
Wh
eels
and
ty
re
s
Z
