The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for changing the wheel :
In the event of a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.
Switch on the electronic parking brake Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .
Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever to position P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .
Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Ensure that all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and go to a safe position, e.g. behind the safety barrier.
Chock the wheel opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone or a similar object.
When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.
Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.
Remove the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel and vehicle toolkit from the luggage compartment.
Remove the hubcaps Hubcaps Hubcaps .
WARNING
Hose repair
A new repair concept has been developed for repair work on
wash system hoses. Various connectors, special EPDM hoses
(ethylene-propylene terpolymer) and heat-shrink hose are
available as spare parts.
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Assembly overview - door
Note
Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar
After renewal of A-pillar, the specified torque for bolts
-2 and 5- as well as for
-14 and 17- changes
1 -
Front door
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
Adjusting
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Removing and installing lower rear lid trim
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Remove upper rear lid trim
→ Chapter.
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Remove warning triangle.
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