Audi allroad 2001, Owner'S Manual

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DO-IT-YOURSELF SERVICE
Step &
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Unscrew the wheel bolt nearest the top,
using the screwdriver handle (see above il­
lustration). Place it on a clean surface (for
example inside the hub cap, or on
a
piece of
toweling) next to the jack and remove the
wheel.
•
Install plastic pin in its place.
Inserting the pin in the bolt hole assures that
the holes in the wheel are in line with the
threaded holes in the wheel hub.
•
Then fully unscrew the other wheel bolts
and remove the wheel leaving the plastic
pin in the bolt hole.
Remove any dirt or corrosion present on
mounting surface of wheel or vehicle be­
fore wheel replacement.
•
Mount the spare tire and remount the
wheel bolts lightly using the screwdriver
handle. Then unscre�J'o4the plastic pin and in­
sert the remaining wheel bolt.
The wheel bolts must be clean and easy to
turn.
•
lighten all wheel bolts slightly with the
lug wrench.
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