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.
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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
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Applies to: vehicles with gasoline engine
It is very important that your emission control
system (catalytic converter) is functioning properly
to ensure that your vehicle is running in on
environmentally sound manner.
Always use lead-free gasoline.
Never run the tank down all the way to empty.
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Wheel alignment must only performed using VW/Audi-approved
wheel alignment equipment.
Each time wheels are aligned, both front and rear wheels
must be aligned.
Otherwise, proper vehicle drivability cannot be ensured.
Note
Axle alignment should not be performed until the vehicle has
been
