Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) 2015 - 2021 Owners Manual: Removing and installing 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 2 on hub cap 1.

The socket can be found in the tire-change tool kit.

• Position wheel wrench 3 on socket 2.
• Using wheel wrench 3, turn hub cap 1 counter-clockwise and remove it.
• To install: position hub cap 1 and turn until it is completely flush with the wheel.
• Position socket 2 on hub cap 1.
• Attach wheel wrench 3 to socket 2 and tighten the hub cap clockwise.

  Specified tightening torque: 18 lb-ft (25 Nm).