Wheels and tires, Changing a wheel – Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2015 User Manual

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Using a lug wrench =, loosen the bolts on

the wheel you wish to change by about one

full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-

pletely.

Jacking points

X

Position jack A at jacking point ?.

X

Make sure the foot of the jack is directly

beneath the jacking point.

X

Turn crank B clockwise until jack A sits

completely on jacking point ?. The base of

the jack must lie evenly on the ground.

X

Turn crank B until the tire is raised a max-

imum of 1.2 in (3 cm) off the ground.

Removing a wheel
!

AMG vehicle with ceramic brake discs:

during removal and repositioning of the

wheel, the wheel rim can strike the

ceramic-brake disc and damage it. There-

fore, take precautions and have a second

person assist you. Alternatively, you can

use a second alignment bolt.

!

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.

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Changing a wheel

Wheels

and

tires