Audi Q5: Inflating inflatable spare tire
Applies to vehicles: with inflatable spare tire
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Fig. 213 Luggage compartment left side: compressor
- Remove the left trim panel in the luggage compartment.
- Open the Velcro strap and remove the compressor
> fig. 213.
- Unscrew the valve stem from the spare tire.
- Screw the tire filler hose from the compressor
firmly onto the valve of the spare tire.
- Insert the plug from the compressor into a
socket of the vehicle.
- Switch the compressor on.
- Let the compressor run until the value specified
on the tire pressure label is reached
> fig. 207. Switch the compressor
off after running for 12 minutes at the most -
danger of overheating!
WARNING
The compressor and the tire filler hose can
become extremely hot while they are running
- danger of burns!
Note
Switch the compressor off after running for
12 minutes at the most - danger of overheating!
Allow the compressor to cool down for a
few minutes before you use it again.
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General information and safety precautions
Applies to vehicles: with tire repair kit
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Fig. 214 Tire damage, for which the tire repair kit is not
suitab
Applies to vehicles: with tire repair kit
Fig. 215 Performing the repair
Preparations
Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a flat tire.
Set the parking brake to
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own
and your passenger's safety when changing a
wheel.
After you experience a tire failure, pull the car
well away from moving tra
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Overview - Front Brakes, 1LA, 1LJ, 1ZB and 1ZT
Note
The single-piston brake 1LA/1LJ/1ZB/1ZT is illustrated.
When servicing, always install entire repair kit.
1 - Bolt
30 Nm
2 - Protective Cap
Insert in brake caliper
3 - Guide Pin
Slide throug
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Drive Axle Alignment Fixture - 3139-
Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use -T10172- with Counterhold -
Kit - Adapter 5 - T10172/5-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931- with Universal
Transmission Support -VAG1359/2-
High Temperature Grease. Refer to the