Airstream NTERSTATE - Manual (Page 33)

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SPRINTER VAN
Changing the Tire (continued)
WARNING : do not change wheels on either a steep uphill or downhill
grade. The vehicle may begin to move and fall from the jack, which could cause
personal injury and property damage.
SPARE WHEEL LOCATION
The spare tire on the Mid Bath models is located as explained in the Dodge Sprinter
Manual.
The spare tire on the Mid Bath Dinette option models is located on the rear door. It is
mounted on a swing out tire carrier. The tire carrier has an elbow pin. To open the rear
cargo door, remove the pin from its horizontal position, open the carrier 90 degrees,
and reinsert pin in its vertical position. CAUTION: Do not disable the stop on the
rear cargo door hinge when tire carrier is mounted on the rear door. Failure to head
this caution could allow the door to swing open far enough that the tire carrier will
impact and cause damage to the van exterior shell. NOTE: The aluminum rim should
be temporarily stored inside the coach until the tire is repaired, It will not fit on the tire
carrier.
On the Rear Bath model the spare tire has been moved from its original location be-
neath the end of the frame to just inside the rear doors of the motorhome. It is secured
by straps.
A lug wrench and jack is located in the vehicle tool kit. The vehicle tool kit and jack is
located in the front passenger foot well.
JACK
WARNING : The jack is intended only for raising the vehicle briefly, for
instance when changing a wheel. The jack must be placed on a firm, flat surface
only. Do not change wheels on either uphill or downhill grades. Do not crawl
under the jack that vehicle. Do not start the engine while the vehicle is jack up.
Do not jack the vehicle up more than 1.2 inches between the tire and the surface.
Otherwise, the vehicle may tip over and may cause serious injury or death to you
or others. Jack stands must always be used while working beneath the vehicle.
Failure to follow these precautions could result in property damage, personal
injury or death.
USING THE JACK
The jack is located together with vehicle tool kit under the hatch in the front passenger
foot well.
• Loosen the wheel bolts before raising the vehicle.
• Close the release valve on the jack.
• Assemble the pump lever provided and insert it into the socket on the jack.
• Secure lever by turning it clockwise in the socket.
• Position the jack under the appropriate jack point and raise the vehicle by
pumping the lever.
Note: see the Sprinter operator's manual for jack point locations.
Removing a Wheel
• Loosen the wheel bolts.
• Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the ground.
• Unscrew the wheel bolts and remove the wheel (keep the wheel bolts
clean).
NOTE: If the vehicle moves forwards or backwards while it is being jacked up, lower
it again and repositioned the jack. When the vehicle is jacked up, the jack must stand
vertically (plumb-line).