Removing run-flat tyres — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017), Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A2 (8Z), Audi A3 (8L, 1996–2003), Audi A4 B5 (8D), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E), Audi A6 C5 (4B), Audi A8 D2 (4D), Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010), Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012), Audi TT Mk1 (8N), Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011), Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014), Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015), Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015), Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018), Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018), Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020), Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018), Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–), Audi R8 (4S, 2015–); platform codes 8C, 4A, 8G, 42, 4X, FV

• Renewed: union nut, it completely

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Safety notes for run-flat tyres — Turn wheel on tyre fitting unit so that tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor(2) is in front of head of fitting unit (1).
2. ⚠ Maintain clearance (a) between head of fitting unit (1) and tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor; otherwise the head will damage the tyre pressure sensor. — Position head of fitting unit (1) close to tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor so that tyre iron can be applied approx. 30° away from tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor(2).
3. Attach retainers (3) to wheel on opposite side to head of fitting unit (1).
4. Now use tyre iron to lever bead over finger on head of fitting unit. Remove tyre iron after doing so.
5. Run tyre fitting unit in clockwise direction until upper bead is completely over wheel flange.

6. Turn wheel on tyre fitting unit so that tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor(2) is in front of head of fitting unit (1).
7. ⚠ Maintain clearance (a) between head of fitting unit (1) and tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor; otherwise the head will damage the tyre pressure sensor. — Position head of fitting unit (1) close to tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor so that tyre iron can be applied approx. 30° away from tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor(2).
8. Now use tyre iron (3) to lever bead over finger on head of fitting unit.
9. Apply an additional plastic lever (4).
10. Remove tyre iron (3) again.
11. Use plastic lever (1) to hold bead over wheel flange from outside and run tyre fitting unit in clockwise direction until tyre has been pulled completely off wheel flange. [Note: Check tyre pressure sensor for loose or damaged parts. If screw-on connections are loose, replace union nut, valve core, seal, sealing washer and valve cap with new parts from repair kit Electronic parts catalogue.If tyre pressure sensor is damaged, renew it completely.]

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