Audi Q3: Tires, Mounting, Run-Flat Tires

  Caution

It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.

- Coat rim flanges, tire beads and inside of upper tire beads thoroughly with tire mounting paste.

  WARNING

The minimum mounting temperature for a tire may not be below 21ºC (70ºF) or above 30℃. (86 ºF)

  Note

• Be careful not to scratch off the glued- on wheel trim on these rims.
• The surface of the wheel trim is very sensitive.
• The rim will have be replaced if the wheel trim is damaged.
• The wheel trim cannot be replaced.

- Turn disc wheel on tire mounting device so that tire valve/Tire Pressure Sensor-1- stands on opposite side of mounting head -2-.

- Let the tire dismounting/mounting machine run clockwise.

  WARNING

The minimum mounting temperature for a tire may not be below 21℃ or above 30℃.

  Note

• Be careful not to scratch off the glued- on wheel trim on these rims.
• The surface of the wheel trim is very sensitive.
• The rim will have be replaced if the wheel trim is damaged.

• The wheel trim cannot be replaced.

- Mounting of the lower bead ends before the tire valve/Tire Pressure Sensor-arrow- to prevent damage to Tire Pressure Sensor.

Tire bead now slips over the rim flange. Wheel may be turned only as far until mounting head is located just in front of tire valve/Tire Pressure Sensor-arrow-.

- Turn disc wheel on tire mounting device so that tire valve/Tire Pressure Sensor-1- stands on opposite side of mounting head -2-.

- Install press holders -3- on disc wheel.

- Make sure the tire bead is seated correctly on the mounting head and run the mounting machine clockwise.

- Mounting of the upper bead ends before the tire valve/Tire Pressure Sensor-arrow- to prevent damage to Tire Pressure Sensor.

Tire bead now slips over the rim flange. Wheel may be turned only as far until mounting head is located just in front of tire valve/Tire Pressure Sensor-arrow-.

- Remove press holders from rim flange.

- Inflate the tire to a inflation pressure of maximum 3.3 bar (bounce pressure).

  Caution

If tire beads do not make contact completely on disc wheel edge, pressure must not be increased under any circumstances.

Pre-damage to tire or disc wheel would result.

- If tire beads do not make contact completely on disc wheel edge, then release air, press off tire bead once more and coat rim flange thoroughly again with tire mounting paste.

- Inflate the tire to a inflation pressure of maximum 3.3 bar (bounce pressure).

- If tire beads make contact on bead seat without problems, then increase inflation pressure to 4 bar to "settle" tire.

- Screw on a new valve insert and fill the tires to the specified pressure.

- Then balance wheel.

- Install the wheel and tighten it to tightening specification.

Overview - Tire Pressure Monitoring System

  Caution

It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.

Beru wheel electronics system. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Electronics System (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), Beru ".

Siemens wheel electronics system. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Electronics System (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), Siemens ".

Direct Measurement Systems according to Vehicle Model. Refer to → Chapter "Metal Valve Body, Removing and Installing"

Indirect Measurement Systems according to Vehicle Model. Refer to → Chapter "Metal Valve Body, Removing and Installing"

  Note

Which system is installed can be identified on the wheel electronics label.

1 - Metal Valve Body

• Refer to the Parts Catalog for the allocation of the only valves to be installed.
• delivered complete
• Replace valve insert with every tire change
• Removing and Installing. Refer to → Chapter "Metal Valve Body, Removing and Installing".

2 - Valve Insert

3 - Seal

• Removing and Installing. Refer to → Chapter "Metal Valve Body, Removing and Installing".

  Note

Depending on the model, it is not separable from the valve. Refer to Parts Catalog

4 - Rim

• All models: 4 Nm
• Tires, Dismounting and Mounting. Refer to → Fig. "Dismounting Tire"

Run-Flat Tires, Dismounting. Refer to → Chapter "Removing Tires, Run-Flat Tires"

5 - Wheel Electronics

• Batteries must be completely replaced.
• Remaining battery life, temperature and pressure can be read via diagnosis using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
• Beru Wheel Electronics System, Installing. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Electronics System (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), Beru ".
• Siemens Wheel Electronics System, Installing. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Electronics System (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), Siemens ".

  Note

Which system is installed can be identified on the wheel electronics label.

  WARNING

If tire sealant was used, then the wheel electronics on that particular wheel must be replaced.

  WARNING

Damaged wheel electronics must be replaced.

6 - Microencapsulated Screw

  Note

Only used on Beru systems

All Models: 4 Nm

• Replacing the bolt
• can only be obtained as a replacement part with wheel electronics

7 - Union Nut

• Removing and Installing. Refer to → Chapter "Metal Valve Body, Removing and Installing".
• Tightening specification. Refer to → Chapter "Metal Valve Body, Removing and Installing".

8 - Beveled Washer

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