Audi A6 Typ 4G: Decorative wheel covers
Applies to: vehicles with decorative wheel covers
The decorative wheel covers must be removed
first to access the wheel bolts.
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Fig. 195 Changing a wheel: Removing the wheel cover
Removing
- Insert the hook (provided with the vehicle tool
kit) in the hole in the wheel hub cover.
- Pull off the decorative wheel cover
fig. 195
Wheels with wheel bolt caps
Applies to: vehicles with wheel bolts with caps
The cops must be removed first from the wheel
bolts before the bolts con be unscrewed.
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Fig. 196 Changing a wheel: removing the wheel bolt caps
Removing
- Push the plastic clip (provided with the vehicle
tool kit) over the wheel bolt cap until the inner
retainers on the clip align with the edge of the
cover.
- Remove the cap with the plastic clip (vehicle
tool kit)
fig. 196.
Refitting
- Place the caps over the wheel bolts and push
them back on.
The caps are to protect and keep the wheel bolts
clean.
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The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising the vehicle.
Fig. 197 Changing a wheel: loosening the wheel bolts
Loosening
Slide the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as
far as it will go.
Take t
The vehicle must be lifted with the jack first before
the wheel can be removed.
Fig. 198 Sill panels: markings
Fig. 199 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack
Activate the vehicle jack mode in the MMI
Follow these instructions step-by-step for changing
the wheel.
Fig. 201 Changing a wheel: using the screwdriver handle
(with the blade removed) to turn the bolts
Fig. 202 Changing a wheel: alignment
SEE MORE:
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783-
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
WARNING
Note the following before working on the steering
column:
Components of the steering are safety related!
Only specially trained technician should work on the
steer
Description of side curtain airbags
The side curtain airbag system can provide supplemental
protection to properly restrained occupants.
Fig. 161 Side curtain airbags, driver's side: side curtain airbag
location
The side curtain airbags are located on both sides
of the interior above the front and
