Audi A4 2010 - Page 312

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(I) Tips
• If you notice that the wheel bo lts are corroded and difficult to turn
while changing a tire, they should be replaced before you check the
t ighteni ng to rque.
• Drive at reduced speed until you have the tightening torques
checked. •
Applies to veh icles: with decorat ive wheel covers
Decorative wheel covers
The decorative wheel covers must be removed first to
access the wheel bolts .
Removing
Fig. 216 Chang ing a
wheel: removing t he
wh eel cover
- Ins ert the hook provided with the vehicle tool kit in the
hole in t he hub.
- Pull off the decorative wheel cover =:> fig . 216. •
Applies to vehicles : with wheel bolts with caps
Wheels with wheel bolt caps
The caps must be removed first from the wheel bolts
before the bolts can be unscrewed .
Removing
Fig. 21 7 Changing a
whe el: remo ving the
wh eel bolt caps
- Push the plastic clip provided with the vehicle tool kit over
the wheel bolt cap until it engages .
- Pull on the plastic clip to remove the cap =:> fig. 217.
Refitting
- Place the caps ove r the wheel bolts and push them back
on .
The caps are to protect and keep the wheel bo lts clean. •