Removing a wheel, Fitting a new wheel, Wheels and tyres – Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Coupe User Manual

Page 361: Fitting a wheel

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Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely.

The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel arches and just in front of the rear
wheel arches (arrows).

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Position jack = at jacking point ;.

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Make sure that the base of the jack is posi-
tioned vertically under the jacking point.

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Turn crank ? clockwise until jack = sits
completely on jacking point ; and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.

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Turn crank ? until the tyre is raised a max-
imum of 3 cm off the ground.

Removing a wheel

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Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.

The threads of the wheel bolts and wheel
hubs could otherwise be damaged when
the bolts are tightened.

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Unscrew the wheel bolts.

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Remove the wheel.

Fitting a new wheel

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WARNING

Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel
bolts to come loose. As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event
of damage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. Have the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving.

Fitting a wheel

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Wheels and tyres

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