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 boltsOverview of fitting locations - components inside of front passenger
compartment, RHD vehicles
1 -
Air recirculation flap control motor -V113- or fresh air/recirculated
air, air flow flap control motor -V425-
Removing and installing air recirculation flap control motor -V113-
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Removing and installing fres ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Description of the central locking system
→ Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
→ Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
→ Locking and unlocking the vehicle with ...
Overview of fitting locations - navigation system
1 -
Display unit for control device of front display and information
control panel -J685-
In dash panel in the middle
Removing and installing
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2 -
Control unit 1 for information elect ...