Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 300)

X Pull cover ring : apart and remove it.
X Pull off cover panel ?.
i When re-installing cover panel ?, make
sure that retainer A engages in recess
B.
Removing the spare wheel
The spare wheel is heavy. Take particular note
of this when removing the spare wheel.
X Remove wheel nuts :.
X Remove the spare wheel.
Mounting the wheel
After changing a wheel:
X Repair or replace the damaged wheel as
soon as possible and secure the spare
wheel in place again.
X Secure the damaged wheel on the spare
wheel bracket with wheel nuts :. When
doing so, make sure that the wheel cannot
come loose.
X When re-installing cover panel ?, make
sure that retainer B engages in recess
A(
Y
page 297).
X Make sure that tab ; is below when re-
installing cover ring :(
Y
page 297).
X For safety reasons, regularly check to
ensure that the wheel is securely fastened.
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y
page 104).
X Apply the parking brake.
X
Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Move the selector lever to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
The steering wheel lock stays active for as
long as the SmartKey is removed.
X
All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
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