Full wheel trimFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 173.
Pulling off
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Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit into the reinforced edge of the wheel trim.
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Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off the
wheel trim.
Fitting
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Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the valve opening provided.
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Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference latches cor-
rectly into position.
CAUTION
■ Use the pressure of your hand only, do not strike the full wheel trim. Avoid strik-
ing the trim heavily when it is not yet inserted in the wheel rim. This could cause
damage to the guide and centring elements of the trim.■
When using the anti-theft wheel bolt, ensure that it is in the hole in the valve
area » page 184 , Securing wheels against theft .
■
If wheel trims are retrofitted it must be ensured that an adequate flow of air is
assured to cool the brake system.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 136
Remove the capFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 173.
Pulling off
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Push the tool » page 181 onto the cap until the inner lugs of the tool are posi-
tioned on the cap collar » Fig. 136.
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Remove the cap.
Fitting
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Push the caps onto the wheel bolts up to the stop.
The wheel bolt caps are housed in a plastic box in the spare wheel or in the stor-
age space for the spare wheel.
Hubcaps
Fig. 137
Pull off the wheel trim cap on
light alloy wheels
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 173.
Pulling off
›
Carefully remove the wheel trim cap using the wire tool from the vehicle tool
kit » Fig. 137 .
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