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
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
READ NEXT:
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Wheel Lock Set -T10101-
Wheel Lock Set -T10101A-
Wheel Lock Set -T40004-
Wheel Lock Set -T40073-
Wax
Warm up cold tires to the minimum mounting temperature
Note
This applies also to ultra high performance tires
(height-/width ration smaller/same 45% and speed rating symbol
larger than/
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 damage
SEE MORE:
Check valve is removed, refer to
→ Chapter "Check Valve, Removing and Installing".
Note
The check valve is installed directly in front of the vacuum
pump.
Valve must allow air to flow in direction of arrow.
Valve must remain closed in opposite direction.
Removing
- Left: remove the front bumper cover. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Right: remove the front wheel housing liner and wheel
spoiler. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Wheel Housing Liner, Removing and Installing".
- Carefully remov