lock MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2015 MY15 Operator’s Manual

Hydraulic jack
Preparing the hydraulic jack
X Insert the third rod of jack pump lever 0043
into the lug wrench extension.
Jack pump lever 0043is assembled.
X Close pressure release screw 0044.
X To do this, use the flattened section on
pump lever 0043to turn pressure release
screw 0044clockwise to the stop.
i Do not turn pressure release screw
0044
more than 1 or 2 full turns. Hydraulic fluid
could otherwise escape.
X Insert pump lever 0043into the recess on the
jack and secure by turning it clockwise.
X Place the jack vertically beneath the jack-
ing points described below. Jacking point, front axle
Jacking point at the front axle
X Place the jack under the longitudinal mem-
ber in front of the front axle. Jacking point, rear axle (example: vehicle type
2500) Jacking point, rear axle (example: vehicle type
3500)
Jacking point at the rear axle on vehicle
types 2500 and 3500
X Place the jack under the longitudinal mem-
ber in front of the rear axle. Jacking point, rear axle (example: Cab Chassis)
Jacking point at the rear axle on chassis
versions
X Place the jack next to the front leaf spring
support beneath the jacking point. 308
Changing wheelsWheels and tires

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If you have mounted a spare wheel, the
tire pressure monitor (Y page 291) will not
function for this wheel. The spare wheel is
not equipped with a sensor for monitoring
tire pressure. Removing and installing the spare
wheel
Cargo Van/Passenger Van Bolt covers for the safety catches (example: Cargo
Van)
Removing
X Open the rear doors.
X Place a screwdriver into recesses 0044and
then pry off covers 0043.
X Using the lug wrench from the vehicle tool
kit (Y page 274), unscrew the now visible
bolts counter-clockwise by approximately
20 turns. Spare wheel carrier under the vehicle X
Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0083and
unhook left-hand retaining hook 0087.
X Assemble the pump lever for the jack and
slide it into sleeve 0085on spare wheel
bracket 0083.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0083with the
pump lever and unhook right-hand retain-
ing hook 0087.
X Slowly lower spare wheel bracket 0083down
to the ground.
X Lift spare wheel bracket 0083slightly and pull
the pump lever out of sleeve 0085. Spare wheel in the spare wheel carrier
X Use the pump lever to lift the spare wheel
beyond the rear edge of the spare wheel
carrier.
X Carefully remove the spare wheel from
spare wheel bracket 0083.
The spare wheel is heavy. When the spare
wheel is removed, the center of gravity
changes due to the heavy weight of the
wheel. The spare wheel may slip down or tip over.
Installing X Carefully place the spare wheel onto spare
wheel bracket 0083.
The spare wheel is heavy. When you place
the spare wheel onto spare wheel bracket
0083, the center of gravity changes due to the
weight of the wheel. The spare wheel may
slip down or tip over.
X Slide the pump lever for the jack into
sleeve 0085on spare wheel bracket 0083. Spare wheel
313Wheels and tires Z

X
Raise spare wheel bracket 0083with the
pump lever and attach right-hand retaining hook 0087.
X Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0083and
attach left-hand retaining hook 0087.
X Pull the pump lever out of sleeve 0085.
X Using the lug wrench, tighten the retaining
hook bolts by turning them clockwise.
X Replace and engage covers 0043.
X Close the rear doors.
Cab Chassis version Removing
X Loosen fender nuts 0087manually and then
remove them.
X Loosen nuts 0044as far as the thread end.
X Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0085and
unhook left-hand retaining hook 0043.
X Assemble the pump lever for the jack and
slide it into the sleeve on the right-hand
side of spare wheel bracket 0085.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0085with the
pump lever and unhook right-hand retain-
ing hook 0043.
X Slowly lower spare wheel bracket 0085down
to the ground.
X Lift spare wheel bracket 0085slightly and pull
the pump lever out of the sleeve. X
Use the pump lever to lift the spare wheel
beyond the rear edge of spare wheel
bracket 0085.
X Carefully remove the spare wheel from the
bracket.
The spare wheel is heavy. When the spare
wheel is removed, the center of gravity
changes due to the heavy weight of the
wheel. The spare wheel may slip down or tip over.
Installing X Carefully place the spare wheel onto spare
wheel bracket 0085.
The spare wheel is heavy. When you place
the spare wheel onto spare wheel
bracket 0085, the center of gravity changes
due to the weight of the wheel. The spare
wheel may slip down or tip over.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0085with the
pump lever and attach right-hand retaining hook 0043.
X Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0085and
attach left-hand retaining hook 0043.
X Pull the pump lever out.
X Tighten nuts 0044.
X Put fender nuts 0087in place and tighten
them. 314
Spare wheelWheels and
tires