Audi Q5: Decorative wheel covers
Applies to vehicles: with decorative wheel covers
The decorative wheel covers must be removed
first to access the wheel bolts.
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Fig. 216 Changing a wheel: Removing the wheel cove
Removing
- Insert the hook provided with the vehicle tool
kit in the hole in the hub.
- Pull off the decorative wheel cover > fig. 216.
Wheels with wheel bolt caps
Applies to vehicles: with wheel bolts with caps
The caps must be removed first from the wheel
bolts before the bolts can be unscrewed.
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Fig. 217 Changing a wheel: removing the wheel bolt caps
Removing
- Push the plastic clip provided with the vehicle
tool kit over the wheel bolt cap until it engages.
- Pull on the plastic clip to remove the cap > fig. 217.
Refitting
- Place the caps over the wheel bolts and push
them back on.
The caps are to protect and keep the wheel bolts
clean.
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The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising
the vehicle.
Fig. 218 Changing a wheel: loosening the wheel bolts
Loosening
Install the wheel bolt wrench over the wheel
bolt and push it down as fa
Follow these instructions step-by-step for changing
the wheel
Fig. 221 Changing a wheel: using the screwdriver handle
(with the blade removed) to turn the bolts
Fig. 222 Changing a wheel: alignment
Please read the information if you are going to use a spare tire
which is different from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a tire:
Check the tire pressure on the spare immediately
after i
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Unclip the treble speaker trim -1-
using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409- or a screwdriver
-arrow- and remove.
Installing
- Press the trim on until it engages audibly.
Rear Door Trim Panel, Removing and I
Fig. 205 Tire profile: Treadwear indicator
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
Driving quickly through curves,
rapid acceleration and heavy
braking increase tire wear.
Have an authorized Audi dealer
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