Audi Q3: Tire Damage
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Note
Because tire damage can have serious consequences, the
technician and the driver should regularly check the tires, as
it is the best form of early problem recognition.
Pre-damaged
If the customer complains of loss of air from a tire, the
tire must absolutely be checked for embedded foreign debris.
Note
No repair should be attempted on steel belted tires of which
Tire Sealant
WARNING
If tire sealant was used, then the wheel electronics
on that particular wheel must be replaced.
Audi vehicles have either a spare wheel or a wheel repair
kit, d
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Removing
- Disconnect the door connector on the A-pillar. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Connectors.
Note
Secure the A-pillar in the area of the door arrester using
adhesive tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.
- Remove the door arrest
Removing
- To remove the expanding clips -arrows-,
push the clamping pin -1- carefully
to dimension -x- until it clicks
into the expanding clip -arrow A-.
Dimension -x- = 5 mm
- Pull out unlocked expanding clip -2-
with the clamping pin.
- Remove the lock carrier cove