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 .

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Preparation for changing a wheel
Wheel boltsAssembly overview - activated charcoal filter system
1 -
Connecting hose
From air filter to pressure control valve
2 -
Hose clips
3 -
Pressure regulating valve
With tank pressure sensor -G400-
4 -
Bolts
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Removing and installing fresh air intake, LHD vehicles
Removing
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Remove plenum chamber cover
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.
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Remove cover for fresh air intake
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Operating ParkPilot
→ Acoustic and optical ParkPilot signals
→ ParkPilot menu
→ Vehicle path display
→ Towing a trailer
The ParkPilot assists the driver when manoeuvrin ...