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Hubcaps*
� Insert the hook (provided in the vehicle's tool
kit) in the hole in the hubcap¢
Fig. 230.
� Pull off the hubcap.
Wheels with wheel bolt caps*
� Slide the plastic clip (provided in the vehicle's
tool kit) onto the wheel bolt cap until it engag
es ¢Fig.
231.
� Pull off the cap using the plastic clip.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft wheel bolts
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Fig. 232
Anti-theft wheel bolt with wheel bolt cap and
adapter
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To release the anti-theft wheel bolts, you need a
special adapter (provided in the vehicle's tool
kit).
� Pull off the hubcap* or wheel bolt cap*
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¢Fig.
232.
� Slide the adapter
@
all the way onto the anti
theft wheel bolt
@
.
� Fit the box spanner (provided in the vehicle's
tool kit) as far as it will go over the adapter
@
.
� Loosen the wheel bolt ¢
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Note
Note the code number of the anti-theft wheel
bolt and keep it in a safe place - not in your
vehicle. If you need a replacement adapter,
give the code number to your Audi dealer.
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l} An adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft
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wheelbolts¢page273.
Mobility
Loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 233
Changing a wheel: Loosening the wheel bolts
� Fit the box spanner (provided in the vehicle's
tool kit) as far as it will go over the wheel
bolt
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� Turn the wheel bolt approx. one turn anti
clockwise -arrow-. To apply the necessary tor
que, hold the box spanner near the end. If the
wheel bolt is very tight, you may be able to
Loosen it by pushing down the end of the span
ner carefully with your foot. Hold on to the car
for support and take care not to slip.
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WARNING
To avoid accidents, the wheel bolts should on
ly be Loosened slightly (one turn) before rais
ing the vehicle with the jack*.
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