130 Wheels › Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle
Raise vehicle
Some vehicles may have
anti-theft wheel bolts
that protect the wheels
from theft.
WARNING
Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack can-
not slip!
Insert the upper sec-
Provide a wide and firm base under the jack on
loose surfaces.
Create a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber floor mat) un-
der the jack on a smooth surface.
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tion on the anti-theft
wheel bolt until it
stops.
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Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
Do not insert any body parts under the raised vehi-
cle.
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Place the key on the
wheel bolt or on the
attachment piece.
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Do not start the engine of the lifted vehicle.
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NOTICE
Danger of damage to vehicle!
Make sure that the jack is attached correctly to the
bridge of the sill.
Turn the screw a maxi-
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mum of half a turn so
that the wheel does
not come loose and fall
off.
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After having been changed
Check the tyre pressure on the mounted wheel
and adjust if necessary.
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Jacking points for the jack
In vehicles with a tyre indicator, save the tyre pres-
sure values in the system.
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Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts of
the mounted tyres checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
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The specified tightening torque is 120 Nm.
Drive carefully until the tightening torque is checked.
Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to
repair the tyre.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Too low a tightening torque may cause the wheel
to disengage while driving.
A
B
16 cm
22 cm
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Too high a tightening torque can damage the
threads and cause the rim to deform.
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Position the jack and lift the vehicle
Use the jack from the tool kit.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Do not grease or lubricate screws.
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Do not use corroded or damaged screws.
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Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle
Release screws
If the vehicle has covers over the wheel bolts or
wheel trims, remove them.
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Position the jack at the jacking point closest to the
wheel to be replaced.
Support the base plate of the jack with its full area
resting on level ground and ensure that the jack is
located in a vertical position at the jacking point.
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WARNING
If you step on the key end when loosening the
screw, hold on to the vehicle for better stability.
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Use the crank to raise the jack until its claw enclo-
ses the bar.
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Continue to lift the vehicle until the wheel is just
off the floor.
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