Mercedes-Benz E-Cab 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 296)

X Position jack ? at jacking point =.
X Make sure that the base of the jack is
positioned directly under the jacking point.
X Turn crank A clockwise until jack ? sits
completely on jacking point = and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
X Turn crank A until the tire is raised a
maximum of 1.2 inches (3 cm) off the
ground.
Removing a wheel
X Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt
completely.
X Screw alignment bolt : into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged when
you screw them in.
X Remove the wheel.
Mounting a new wheel
G WARNING
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged
or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened
wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Make sure to
use the correct wheel bolts.
G WARNING
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts.
Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise, the vehicle could
fall off the jack.
G WARNING
Make sure to use the original length wheel
bolts when remounting the original wheel
after it has been repaired.
X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
! To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt.
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