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.. Install the adapter @ as far as it will go on -
to the anti-theft wheel bolt
(D.
.. Push the wheel wrench over the adapter @
as far as it will go.
.. Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt
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We recommend a lways keeping the wheel
bolt adapter with you in the vehicle . It should
be stored in the vehicle tool kit.
There is a
code number
for the wheel bolt
locking device, stamped on the face of the
adapter . You can use th is number to obtain a
replacement adapter at an authorized Aud i
dealership, if necessa ry.
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Tips
Write down the wheel bolt locking dev ice
code number and store it in a safe place,
away from the vehicle.
Raising the vehicle
Applies to vehicles: with origina l Audi jack
The vehicle must be li~ed with the jack* first
before the wheel can be removed.
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Fig . 157 Sill pane ls: markings
Fig. 1 58 Sill: posit ion ing the veh icle jack
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The description for using the vehicle jack only
appl ies to the or ig inal jack* (no t a veh icle
What
do I d o now ?
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component; contact your authorized Audi
dealer if needed) .
.,. Engage t he
parking brake
to preven t your
veh icle from rolling unintentionally .
.. Shift into 1st gear.
.. Find the
liftin g point
in the sill on the side
w ith the affected wheel
c:> f ig. 157 .
.. Extend the
jack
under the lifting point on
the door s ill until its arm is positioned di-
rectly under the lifting point
c:>
/.1. .
.,. Align the jack so that its arm @ c::>
fig. 158
engages in the designated lifting point in
the door sill and the movable base @ lies
flat on t he ground. The base @ must be ver-
tical under the lifting point @ .
.. Wind the jack up further until the flat tire
comes off the ground
c:>
/.1. .
Position the veh icle jack
only
under the desig-
nated lifting points on the si ll ¢
fig. 157.
There is exactly one locat ion for eac h side of
the vehicle . The jack must not be positioned
at any other location c:> & c:> Q).
An
unstable surface
under the jack can cause
the vehicle to slip off the jack . Always provide
a firm base for the jack on the ground . If nec-
essary place a sturdy board or simi lar s upport
under the jack. On
hard , slippery surf aces
(such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to
prevent the jack from slipping c::>
& .
A
WARNING
- You or your passengers could be inj ured
while changing a wheel if you do not fo l-
low safety precautions:
- Position the vehicle jack on ly at the
designated lifting points and align the
jack. Otherwise, the vehicle jack could
slip a nd cause an injury if it does not
have sufficient hold o n the vehicle.
- A soft or unstable surface under the
jac k may cause the ve hicle to slip off
the jack . Always provide a firm base for
the jack on the ground. If necessary,
use a st urdy board under t he jack.
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