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5. Take the flat wheel off and then put the spare on
=> page 297.
6. Tighten all wheel bolts lightly.
7.
Lower the vehicle with the jack.
8. Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firmly tighten all wheel
bolts
=> page 295.
9. Put the decorative wheel cover* back on.
& WARNING
Always read and head all WARNINGS and information ~ & in
"Raising the vehicle" on
page 296 and
~
page 298. •
After changing a wheel
A wheel change is not complete without the following
actions.
- Store and secure the replaced wheel in the spare wheel
well.
- Put the tool case and the jack back in place in the luggage
compartment .
- Check the
tire pressure on the spare wheel immediately
after mounting it.
- As soon as possible , have the
tightening torques on all
wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench. The correct
tightening torque is 90 ft lb (120 Nm).
- Have the flat tire
replaced as soon as possible.
[ i ] Tips
• If you notice while changing a tire that the wheel bolts are
corroded and difficult to turn, then they should be replaced before
you check the tightening torque.
• Drive at reduced speed until you have the tightening torques
checked . •
Applies to vehicle s: wi th decorat ive w heel covers
Decorative wheel covers
The decorative wheel covers must be removed first to
access the wheel bolts.
Removing
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Fig. 216 Wheel
change: removing the
wheel cover
- Insert the hook provided with the onboard tool kit into
the hole on the center hub piece.
- Pull off the
decorative wheel cover=> fig. 216. •
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