Audi Q3: Component Overview - Run-Flat Tire (PAX)

  Caution

It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.

  Note

• Be careful not to scratch off the glued- on wheel trim on these rims.
• The surface of the wheel trim is very sensitive.
• The rim will have be replaced if the wheel trim is damaged.
• The wheel trim cannot be replaced.

1 - PAX Tires

2 - Support Ring

3 - Wheel for PAX Tires

• Note assembly instructions. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel, Changing and Mounting"

4 - Wheel Electronics

• Batteries must be completely replaced.
• Remaining battery life, temperature and pressure can be read via diagnosis with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Beru wheel electronics system. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Electronics System (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), Beru ".

Siemens wheel electronics system. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Electronics System (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), Siemens ".

5 - Metal Valve Body

• Only install valve according to Parts Catalog
• Delivered complete

6 - Wheel Bolt

  Note

Make sure the correct wheel bolts are installed. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

• Note assembly instructions. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel, Changing and Mounting"
• Anti-theft wheel bolts. Refer to → Fig. "Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts"
• Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications"

7 - Wheel Bolt Adapter

• Place on wheel bolt designed for it. Refer to → Fig. "Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts"

8 - Cap

• Place on wheel bolt

9 - Wheel Bolt, Two-Part

• Note assembly instructions. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel, Changing and Mounting"
• Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications"

10 - Cap

11 - Wheel Bolt Cover Cap

12 - Adhesive Balancing Weights

• Maximum 60 grams per rim permitted
• Clean wheel where it will be adhered so it is free of dirt and grease
• Remove protective film
• Attach balance weights to intended surfaces

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