XUsing lug wrench:, loosen the bolts on the
wheel you wish to change by about one full
turn. Do not unscrew the bolts completely.
Jacking points
The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel housings and just in front of the rear
wheel housings (arrows).
XTake ratchet wrench ?out of the vehicle tool
kit and place it on the hexagon nut of jack =
so that the letters AUFare visible.
XPosition jack =at jacking point ;.
XMake sure the foot of the jack is directly
beneath the jacking point.
XTurn ratchet wrench ?until jack =sits
completely on jacking point ;and the base
of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
XTurn ratchet wrench ?until the tire is raised
a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground.
Removing a wheel
!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.
XUnscrew the wheel bolts.
XRemove the wheel.
Mounting a new wheel
GWARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel bolts to come loose. As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event of
damage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. Have the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving.
GWARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
322Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires
