Audi Q3: Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics, Repairing
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 mounting, as with
conventional wheel/tire systems.
- The wheels should be checked for damage after a flat tire
(true running, axial run-out, other damage) because the wheel
could be damaged in an emergency by driving through a pothole.
- A damaged wheel should be replaced.
Note
- Flat tire sprays may be used on tires with emergency running
characteristics (SST).
- Tires must be replaced after running flat.
- Observe the manufacturer mounting instructions.
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- Wheel Lock Set -T10101-
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
- Torque Wrench 1410 -VAG1410-
- Cartridge Gun -VAG1628-
- Wheel Centering System Adapter -VAS5271-
- Hunter RFT33VAG Road Force Touch Wheel Balancer -VAS6230B4-
- Wheel Balancer Clamping Adapter - 5 Lug -VAS6243-
- Tension Plate -VAS6652-
- Pressure Bolt -VAS6652/1-
Revision History
DRUCK NUMBER: A00ARRA0021
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Safety Precautions
Start/Stop System Safety Precautions
When Working on Vehicles with the Start/Stop System, Observe
the Following:
WARNING
Danger of personal injury because the engine
SEE MORE:
The following messages may appear depending
on the vehicle equipment:
If the or
indicator light turns on, there is
a
malfunction in the generator, the battery, or the
vehicle electrical system.
Electrical system:
malfunction! Safely stop
vehicle
or
Electrical system:
malfunction! Battery is
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Removing the subwoofer
Applies to: vehicles with subwoofer
The subwoofer must be removed before the
spare tire/temporary spare tire can be removed.
Fig. 166 Spare tire well: subwoofer
Removing the subwoofer
Pull out the red connector lock 1.
Remove the connector 2 and set the disconnected
cable