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Audi Q5: Folding chocks

Audi Q5 Type 8R (2008 - 2017) Owner's Manual / Troubleshooting / Emergency assistance / Folding chocks

The folding chocks are part of the onboard tool kit.

Emergency assistance
Fig. 210 Opening folding chocks

To use the chocks, you first have to raise the support plate > fig. 210 1 and then insert the locking plate with the two "tabs" into the elongated holes in the base plate 2.

WARNING

  • The chock cannot fulfill its function and may lose its stability if the "tabs" on the support plate are not inserted correctly into the elongated holes in the base plate. If this happens, the vehicle may start to move while a wheel is being changed.
  • Never use the folding chocks if they are damaged or if they have not been assembled correctly.

Removing bass box

Apples to vehicles: with bass box

Before the inflatable spare tire can be taken out, the bass box must be removed.

Emergency assistance
Fig. 211 Spare wheel well: Bass box

Removing bass box

  • Lift up the cargo floor using the handle.
  • Squeeze the locking tabs > fig. 211 1 of the connector.
  • Disconnect the connector 2 and place the lead to one side.
  • Turn the large screw counter-clockwise.
  • Carefully remove the bass box.

Installing bass box

  • Carefully place the bass box in the wheel. The inscription "FRONT" on the bass box must face forward.
  • Reconnect the connector that was removed.
  • Secure the bass box with the large screw.
  • Fold the cargo floor back down.

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