Audi TTS Coupe 2015 Owner's Manual page 264

Mobility
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Fig. 232
Anti-theft wheel bolt with wheel bolt cap and
adapter
To release the anti-theft wheel bolts, you need a
special adapter (provided in the vehicle's tool
kit).
� Pull off the hubcap* or wheel bolt
�Fig. 232.
� Slide the adapter@ all the way onto the anti­
theft wheel bolt®·
� Fit the box spanner (provided in the vehicle's
tool kit) as far as it will go over the adapter@.
� Loosen the wheel bolt �page 262.
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Note
Note the code number of the anti-theft wheel
bolt and keep it in a safe place - not in your
vehicle. If you need a replacement adapter,
give the code number to your Audi dealer.
Loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 233
Changing a wheel: Loosening the wheel bolts
l l An adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft
page
wheel bolts � 262.
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� Fit the box spanner (provided in the vehicle's
tool kit) as far as it will go over the wheel
bolt 1 ).
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� Turn the wheel bolt approx. one turn anti­
st
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clockwise -arrow-. To apply the necessary tor­
que, hold the box spanner near the end. If the
wheel bolt is very tight, you may be able to
loosen it by pushing down the end of the span­
ner carefully with your foot. Hold on to the car
for support and take care not to slip.
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To avoid accidents, the wheel bolts should on­
ly be loosened slightly (one turn) before rais­
ing the vehicle with the jack*.
Raising the vehicle
cap*@
Applies to: vehicles with jack
Fig. 235
� Always provide a firm base for the jack* on the
ground. (The jack can be found in the vehicle's
tool kit). If necessary use a large, strong board
or similar support. On a hard, slippery surface
WARNING
Sills: markings (example)
Door sill: Applying the jack under the door sill
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