Fig. 162
Jack in position at the left rear lift point.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The jack must be positioned at one of the 4 lift points marked on the vehicle body (2 on each side as
shown in
⇒
fig. 161
). You must use the lift point closest to the wheel being changed
⇒
.
The vehicle may only be lifted by a jack positioned at one of the 4 jack lift points.
Checklist
For your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the following steps in the order listed
⇒
:
1. Find a level spot on firm ground for lifting the vehicle.
2. Switch off the engine. Automatic transmission: shift the transmission into Park
(P)
),
Shifting
.
Manual transmission only: shift into a gear,
Manual transmission: Gearshift lever
. Then firmly apply
the parking brake,
Braking and parking
to help prevent the vehicle from moving.
3. Straighten the steering wheel so that the front wheels point straight forward.
4. Block the diagonally opposite wheel with chocks or other suitable things.
5. Loosen the wheel bolts of the wheel to be changed,
Wheel bolts
.
6. Find the jack lift point on the vehicle frame that is closest to the wheel to be changed.
7. Crank up the jack so that it still just fits underneath the lift point.
8. Position the jack so that its base is directly underneath the lift point
⇒
fig. 162
, making sure that the
entire base of the jack rests securely on the ground.
9. Align the jack and wind up the jack claw at the same time, until the claw cradles the vertical rib
underneath the vehicle (arrow).
10. Continue cranking up the jack until the wheel is just a little off the ground.
