Audi A4: Changing a tire
Preparation
You must complete the preparation before
changing a tire.
- Read and follow the important safety precautions.
- Set the parking brake.
- Select the "P" selector lever position.
- When towing a trailer: disconnect the trailer
from your vehicle.
- Lay out the vehicle tool kit and the
spare tire.
- Switch the ignition off.
WARNING
The vehicle must also be secured to prevent it
from rolling when using the vehicle jack". Use
suitable objects to block the front and back of
the wheel that is diagonal from the wheel
with the flat tire.
Removing the caps
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Fig. 172 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps
- Slide the plastic clip from the vehicle tool kit
onto the cap until it engages > fig. 172.
- Remove the cap with the plastic clip.
Loosening the wheel bolts
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Fig. 173 Wheel: loosening the wheel bolts
- Slide the wheel wrench* from the vehicle tool
kit all the way onto the wheel bolt.
- Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to
the left. To achieve the required torque, hold
the end of the wheel wrench". If the wheel bolt
will not Loosen, press carefully on the wheel
wrench* with your foot. Hold onto the vehicle
securely while doing this and make sure your
footing is stable.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen
the wheel bolts gently one turn before raising the vehicle with the vehicle
jack*.
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Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack
Fig. 174 Sill panels: markings
Fig. 175 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack
Place the vehicle jack from the vehicle tool kit
on a firm surface. Use a flat, s
Reinstall any covers on the wheel bolts that
were removed.
Store the vehicle tool kit in its designated
place.
If the removed wheel does not fit in the spare
wheel well, store it securely in th
Preparation
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical expertise.
If the engine does not start because the vehicle
battery is drained, you can jump sta
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Spreader Tool -3424-
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to
starting procedure.
Mandato
Refrigerant Circuit, Converting R12 to R134a and Servicing
Note
For environmental reasons and on account of the
corresponding legislation, refrigerant R12 can no longer be
manufactured or supplied. Refrigerant R134a has been developed
as a replacement for R12.
A/C systems developed and