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Setting up the folding chock
Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change
Requirements:
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The required tire-change tool is available. If
your vehicle is not equipped with the tire-
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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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Shift into position j.
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Vehicles with level control system: Set the
normal vehicle level (/ page 208).
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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 caps if necessary
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Raise the vehicle (/ page 484).
Removing and installing hub caps
Requirements:
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The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
(/ page 483).
Plastic hub cap
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To remove: turn the center cover of the hub
cap counter-clockwise and remove the hub
cap.
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To install: make sure that the center cover
of the hub cap is turned counter-clockwise.
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Position the hub cap and turn the center
cover clockwise until the hub cap engages
physically and audibly.
Aluminum hub cap
Wheels and tires
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