Subsequent steps
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 203.
The following steps must also be performed after changing the wheel.
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Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well using a special
screw » Fig. 169.
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Stow the vehicle tool kit in the space provided.
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Check the tyre pressure on the installed spare wheel as soon as possible.
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Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
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Change the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair possibil-
ities.
Note
■
If it is determined that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn when
changing the wheel, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tightening
torque.
■
Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque has
been checked.
Slackening and tightening wheel bolts
Fig. 176
Changing a wheel: Slackening
wheel bolts
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 203.
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Slackening wheel bolts
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Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop
1)
.
›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn to the
left » Fig. 176.
Tightening wheel bolts
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop
1)
.
›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt to the right until it is tight.
WARNING
Slacken the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) as long as the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up - risk of an accident!
Note
If it proves difficult to slacken the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of the
wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and make sure
you keep your footing.
1)
Use the appropriate adapter for slackening and tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts » page 206.
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