Mercedes-Benz GLC : Changing a wheel / Removing and installing the wheel trim/hub caps
Requirements:
- The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change.
Plastic hub cap
To remove: turn the
center cover of the hub
cap counter-clockwise and remove the hub
cap.
To install: make sure
that the center cover
of the hub cap is turned counter-clockwise.
Position the hub cap and turn
the center
cover clockwise until the hub cap engages
physically and audibly.
Aluminum hub cap

To remove: position
socket
from the tirechange
tool kit on hub cap
.
Position wheel wrench
on socket
.
Using wheel wrench
, turn hub cap
counter-clockwise and remove it.
To install: follow the
instructions above in
reverse order.
Specified tightening torque: 18 lb-ft
(25 Nm).
Requirements:
The required tire-change tool kit is available.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the tirechange
tool kit, consult a qualified specialist
workshop to find out about suitable tools...
Requirements:
There are no persons in the vehicle.
The vehicle has been prepared for a wheel
change.
Important notes on using the jack:
Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has
been approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise
the vehicle...
Other information:
WARNING Risk of injury due to modifications
to the cover of an airbag
If you modify the cover of an airbag or affix
objects such as stickers to it, the airbag may
no longer function correctly.
Never modify the cover of an airbag and do not affix objects to it...
WARNING Risk of being crushed and
becoming trapped when uncoupling a
trailer
When uncoupling a trailer with an engaged
inertia-activated brake, your hand may
become trapped between the vehicle and the
trailer drawbar.
Do not uncouple trailers
with an
engaged overrun brake...