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Before positioning the jack, always adjust the vehicle's ground clearance to the “maximum height” position and retain this adjustment for as long as the jack is under the veh icle (do not use the hydraulic adjustments).
Never get underneath the vehicle if it is supported only by the jack.
T h e j a c k a n d a l l t h e t o o l s a r e d e s i g n e d s p e c i fi c a l l y f o r u s e on your particular vehicle.Do not use them for any other applications.
Have the original wheel repaired and refitted as soon as possible.
REMOVAL1. P a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n s t a b l e , fi r m g r o u n d t h a t i s n o t s l i p p e r y . A p p l y t h e parking brake.2. If your vehicle is equipped with “Hydractive III+” suspension, wit h the engine running at idle, adjust the ground clearance to its maximum height. See chapter “Hydractive III+ Suspension”.3. S w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r o r r e v e r s e g e a r d e p e n d i n g on any slope (for a vehicle with automatic gearbox, select posit ion P).4. Position the chock in front of the front wheel diametrically opposite to the one to be replaced.5. Position the jack at one of the four jacking-points provided o n the sub-frame close to the wheels, then use the handle to unwind the jack until it reaches the ground.6. Remove the protector from each bolt using tool 3. See illustration.7. Slacken the wheel bolts.8. Continue to extend the jack until the wheel is a few centimetres off the ground.9. Undo the bolts, remove the wheel.
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