A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Tires: Removal and Replacement
Tire
Tire change
The nickel-coated valve insert must be replaced during every tire change.
Metal valve and wheel electronics can be reused.
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Releasing air in tire by removing nickel-coated valve insert.
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Remove tires
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Perform a visual inspection for loosened or damaged components. Replace complete valve complex when threaded connections are loose.
Always replace damaged wheel electronics.
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Install tires.
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Thread in new nickel-coated valve insert.
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Inflate tire, thread on plastic cap again.
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Balance tires.
Removing tire
Rolling off or pressing off tires.
When using press-off shoes, first press tire off on opposite side of valve.
Do not use press-off shoes in hatched area - a -.
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Position mounting shoes in area of valve so that tire iron can be placed at approx. 30° - b - beside valve.
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Then remove tire in area of valve first.
Installing tire
Do not use press-off shoes in area of valve.
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Position wheel electronics approx. 180° opposite mounting shoe.
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Press tires approx. 90° in front of mounting shoe - arrow - into well-drop.
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Install tires.