Audi Q3: Tire Damage
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Note
Because tire damage can have serious consequences, the
technician and the driver should regularly check the tires, as
it is the best form of early problem recognition.
Pre-damaged
If the customer complains of loss of air from a tire, the
tire must absolutely be checked for embedded foreign debris.
Note
No repair should be attempted on steel belted tires of which
Tire Sealant
WARNING
If tire sealant was used, then the wheel electronics
on that particular wheel must be replaced.
Audi vehicles have either a spare wheel or a wheel repair
kit, d
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Removing
- Remove the air intake grille. Refer to
→ Chapter "Air Intake Grille, Removing and Installing, Vehicles
through MY 2014".
- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- If equipped, remove the parking aid
General Information
Caution
Examining damaged tires should only be performed by
trained personnel.
WARNING
Run-flat tires must be replaced after they have gone
flat.
Pay close attention to the installation
instructions.
- The wheel must be inspected before