Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a level surface.
If you are on a steep hill, be especially ca
Preparation
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
Read and follow the important safety precautions.
Set the parking brake.
Select the "P" selector lever position.
Check if a repair with the
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
Fig. 176 Components of the tire mobility kit
Fig. 177 Tire mobility kit connection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use
Backrest Adjustment Hand Wheel, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Assembly Tool -3399-
Removing
- Move the front seat all the way forward into its highest
position.
- Turn the backrest adjustment wheel -1-
until one catch is visible from behind
-a
Removing
- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.63; Rear Bumper; Bumper Cover, Removing
and Installing.
Note
For vehicles without a cover in the luggage compartment side
trim panel, the side trim panel (left and/or right) is to be
removed