Locking wheel bolts

An adapter is required to loosen and tighten locking wheel bolts.

Fig. 248 Locking wheel bolt with protective cap and adapter

• Remove the protective cap* Fig. 248 (2) using the plastic clip supplied with the vehicle tool kit.
• Fit the adapter (3) onto the locking wheel bolt (1) as far as it will go.
• Slide the wheel bolt wrench onto the adapter (3) as far as it will go.
• Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt.

To remove the protective cap* (2), press the plastic clip onto the cap until the inner notches of the clip engage the edge of the cap.

We recommend keeping the wheel bolt adapter in the vehicle. It should preferably be stored in the vehicle tool kit box.

The code number of the locking wheel bolt is stamped on the front side of the adapter. If necessary, you can use this number to obtain a replacement adapter from an Audi workshop.

Note

Note the code number of the locking wheel bolt and store it in a safe place outside the vehicle.