How to Change a Tire on a Mercedes Sprinter Van — Geotrek Women's Workshop, by Geotrek Vans on YouTube. 4 min 13 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 13 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Park on firm, level ground well away from traffic. Set the parking brake, put the van in park, and switch on the hazard lights.
Open the rear doors and find the tire changing kit. On a Sprinter the jack and lug wrench are usually stored in a compartment in the rear cargo area or under the floor panel.
Pull out the jack, the lug wrench and any handle extensions. Check the jack works by turning the screw a few times before you need it under load.
Loosen the lug nuts on the flat wheel about a quarter turn while the tire is still on the ground. Turn counterclockwise. Do not remove them yet.
Find the jack points on the Sprinter frame near the flat wheel. Set the jack under the correct point and raise the van until the flat tire clears the ground by a few centimetres.
Remove the loosened lug nuts and keep them in a pocket or tray. Pull the flat wheel straight off and set it aside.
Lift the spare onto the hub, line up the bolt holes, and push it on. Thread the lug nuts by hand until they are snug.
Lower the van until the tire touches the ground, then tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern with the wrench. Lower the jack fully and remove it.
Put the flat tire and tools back in their storage spots. Check the spare's pressure at the next stop and drive below highway speed until the flat is repaired.
Tips and common mistakes
Loosen the lug nuts before lifting the van, or the wheel will spin and you will not get them off.
Never put any part of your body under a van held up only by a jack.
Tighten the nuts in a star pattern so the wheel sits evenly on the hub.
A Sprinter is heavy, so use the factory jack on solid ground and chock the opposite wheel.
Questions
Where is the jack stored on a Mercedes Sprinter?
It is usually in a compartment in the rear cargo area or under a floor panel near the back doors. Check your owner's manual for the exact spot on your model.
Can I drive on the spare tire?
Yes, but keep your speed down and check the spare's pressure. Get the flat repaired or replaced as soon as you can.
Do I need to loosen the lug nuts before jacking up the van?
Yes. Break them loose while the tire is still on the ground, then finish removing them once the van is raised.
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