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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Vacuum Pump, Removing and Installing, Vehicles with 2.0L TFSI Engine
Removing
- Remove the engine cover, refer to
→ Rep. Gr.10; Engine Cover; Engine Cover, Removing and
Installing.
- Remove the air filter housing, refer to
→ Engine Mechanical, Fuel Injection a
General Information
It is generally not necessary to replace a tire after going
flat and after driving on a flat tire.
Note
The affected tire should be removed and checked for damaged
by trained professionals. Assembly work and damage diagnosis on
the affected tire should only be p