2015 AUDI R8 SPYDER wheel bolts

Convertible top
Step S: Secure the convertible top
Fig. 48 Convertible top storage bay : install ing the driver
Fig. 49 Securing the co nvertible top
The convertible top must be under tension to se­
cure it to the windshield frame. The wheel
wrench, driver and bolts from the vehicle tool kit
are required for this .
Have a second person assist with this step. That
person should stand on the opposite side of the
vehicle and perform the same steps.
• Position the driver @on the bolt @ in the front
section of the convertible top storage bay and
rotate clockwise to install in the threads
9fig. 48.
• Position the wheel wrench © with the long end
on the driver
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• Press the convertible top as far forward as pos­
sible toward the windshield frame @with one
hand
9 fig . 49 . At the same time, pull the fins
upward @ for support with the other hand.
• Now, grasp the fins with the hand that you used
to move the convertible top forward and hold
the fins in this position. With the other hand,
turn the wheel wrench upward until it stops @.
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-When pressing the convertible top forward,
make sure the locking pins are seated in the
latch on the windshield frame and not on
the frame itself.
- When pressing the convertible top forward, make sure the locking pins are seated exact­
ly in the latch on the windshield frame and
not on the frame itself . This is the only way
that the convertible top can be latched cor­
rectly.
Step 6 : Lock the convertible top
Fig. 50 Inner side of the convertible top: remov ing the cap
Fig. 51 Inner side of the convertible top: pos it ioning the
All en w rench
• Remove the cap in the center of the convertible
top using the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit
9 fig. 50. The emergency locking mecha­
nism is located behind it.
• Insert the Allen wrench
(D and turn the bolt to
the left @until it is tight and the convertible
top is locked securely
9 fig . 51.
• Remove the Allen wrench from the opening and
cover the opening with the cap.
• Remove the wheel wrench from the convertible
top storage bay.
• Close the convertible top storage bay lid. .,..

Tires and wheels
valve stem caps. Ask your au--Tires age even if they are not
thorized Audi dealer to replace being used and can fail sud-
lost valve stem caps .
denly, especially at high
The installation of replacement speeds
. Tires that are more
tires with steel cord body plies in than 6 years old can only be
the tire sidewall may cause mal- used
in an emergency and
function of the tire pressure man- then with special care and at
itoring system, and is not recom- lower speeds.
mended (cord material informa- -Never mount used tires on
tion in molded on the tire side- your vehicle if you are not sure
wall). of their "previous history." Old
Always check your tire pressure used tires may have been
damaged even though the
monitoring system indicator after
damage cannot be seen that
replacing one or more tires on
can lead to sudden tire failure
your vehicle. If the tire pressure
and loss of vehicle control.
monitoring system indicator
-Only the wheel/tire sizes
flashes, or is on, your system is
specified by the manufacturer
not working properly.
may be used on vehicles with
A_ WARNING all-wheel drive.
-Using incorrect or unmatched -Never drive faster than the
tires and/ or wheels or im- maximum speed for which the
proper tire and wheel com bi -
tires on your vehicle are rated
nations can lead to loss of because tires that are driven
control, collision and serious faster than their rated speed
personal injury. can fail suddenly.
-Always use tires, rims and
-Overloading tires cause heat
wheel bolts that meet the build-up, sudden tire failure,
specifications of original fac- including a blowout and sud-
tory-installed tires or other den deflation and loss of con-
combinations that have been trol.
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Tires and wheels
Ask your authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop for permitted
winter tire sizes. Use on­
ly radial winter tires.
Winter tires lose their effectiveness when the
tread is worn down to a depth of 0.157 inch
(4 mm).
Only drive with winter tires under winter condi­
tions. Summer tires handle better when there is
no snow or ice on the roads and the temperature
is above 45 °F (7 °().
Please always remember that winter ti res may
have a lower speed rating than the tires originally
installed on your vehicle at the time it was manu­
factured . Please see¢ page 189, Speed roting
(letter code) for a listing of the speed rat ing let­
ter codes and the maximum speed at which the
t ires can be driven.
The speed rating letter code(¢ page 174) is on
the side wall of the tire ¢page 186.
A WARNING
Winter tires have maximum speed limits that
may be lower than your vehicle's maximum
speed. Always know the maximum speed be­
fore driving off . Never drive faster than the
speed permitted for your specific winter tires .
This will cause damage to the tires leading to
an accident and serious personal injury to you
and your passengers.
A WARNING
Driving faster than the maximum speed for
which the winter tires on your vehicle were designed can cause tire failure including a
blowout and sudden deflation, loss of contro l,
crashes and serious personal injuries. Have
worn or damaged tires replaced immediately.
- Winter tires have maximum speed rating that may be lower than your vehicle's maxi­
mum speed .
- Never drive faster than the speed for which
the winter or other tires installed on your
vehicle are rated.
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A WARNING ,_ -
Always adjust your driving to the road and
traffic conditions . Never let the good accelera ­
tion of the winter tires and all-wheel drive
tempt you into taking extra risks. Always re­
member:
- When braking, an all-wheel drive vehicle
handles in the same way as a front drive ve­
hicle.
- Drive carefully and reduce your speed on icy
and slippery roads, even winter tires cannot
help under black ice conditions.
@ For the sake of the environment
Use summer tires when weather conditions
permit . They are quieter, do not wear as
quickly and reduce fuel consumption.
, Snow chains
Snow cha ins may be fitted only to the rear
wheels , and only to certain tire sizes. Ask your au­
thorized Audi dealer on which tire sizes snow
chains can be used.
The snow chains must have low-profile links and
must not be thicker than 0.53 inch (13 .5 mm) ,
including the lock.
Remove wheel center covers before putting snow
chains on your vehicle ¢Ci) . For safety reasons
cover caps must then be fitted over the wheel
bolts . These are available from authorized Audi
dealers .
A WARNING
Using the wrong snow chains for your vehicle
or installing them incorrectly can increase the
risk of loss of control leading to serious per­
sonal injury .
- Snow chains are available in different sizes.
Always make sure to follow the instructions
provided by the snow chain manufacturer .
- When driving with snow chains, never drive
faster than the speed permitted for your
specific snow chains .
- Always observe local regulations.

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-Remove snow chains before driving on roads
not covered with snow to avoid damaging
tires and wearing the snow chains down un­ necessarily.
- Snow chains, which come into direct contact
with the wheel rim, can scratch or damage
it. Therefore, make sure that the snow
chains are suitably covered . Check the posi­
tion of the snow chains after driving a few
yards and correct if necessary. Follow the in­
structions from the snow chain manufactur­
er when doing so.
(j) Tips
Where snow chains are mandatory on certain
roads, this normally also applies to vehicles
with all-wheel drive.
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must always be tightened to the
correct torque .
The design of wheel bolts is matched to the fac­
tory installed rims. If different rims are fitted,
the correct wheel bolts with the right length and
correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. This
ensures that wheels are fitted securely and that
the brake system functions correctly.
In certain circumstances, you may not use wheel
bolts from a different vehicle -even if it is the
same model ¢
page 217.
A WARNING
Improperly tightened or maintained wheel
bolts can become loose causing loss of con­
trol, a collision and serious personal injury.
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- Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads
in the wheel hubs clean so the wheel bolts
can turn easily and be properly tightened.
- Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the
threads in the wheel hubs. They can become
loose while driving if greased or oiled, even
if tightened to the specified torque.
- Only use wheel bolts that belong to the rim
being installed.
Tires and wheels
- Never use different wheels bolts on your ve­
hicle.
- Always maintain the correct tightening tor­
que for the wheel bolts to reduce the risk of
a wheel loss. If the tightening torque of the
wheel bolts is too low, they can loosen and
come out when the vehicle is moving. If the
tightening torque is too high, the wheel bolts and threads can be damaged and the
wheel can become loose.
CD Note
The specified torque for the wheel bolts is 90
ft lb (120 Nm) with a tolerance of± 7 .4 ft lb
(± 10 Nm) . Torque wheel bolts diagonally. Af­
ter changing a wheel, the torque must be
checked as soon as possible with a torque
wrench -preferably by an authorized Audi
dealer or qualified workshop.
Low aspect ratio tires
Your Audi is factory-equipped with low aspect ra­
tio tires. These tires have been thoroughly tested
and been selected specifically for your model for
their superb performance, road feel and handling under a variety of driving conditions . Ask your au­
thorized Audi dealer for more details.
The low aspect ratio of these tires is indicated by
a numeral of
55 or less in the tire's size designa­
tion. The numeral represents the ratio of the
tire's sidewall height in relation to its tread width
expressed in percentage. Conventional tires have
a height/width ratio of 60 or more.
The performance of low-aspect-ratio tires is par­
ticularly sensitive to improper inflation pres­
sure. It is therefore important that low aspect
ratio tires are inflated to the specified pressure
and that the inflation pressure is regularly
checked and maintained. Tire pressures should be checked at least once a month and always
before a long trip
c> page 179, Checking tire
pressure.
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What do I do now? Trunk escape handle
Appl ies to vehicles: with trunk escape handle
In case of an emergency, the front lid can be
opened from the inside using the trunk escape
handle.
.. To open the front lid pull the handle.
The trunk escape handle inside t he luggage com ­
partment is made of fluorescent material to glow
in the dark .
.&_ WARNING
The trunk escape handle is to be used only in
an emergency.
Vehicle tool kit
The tools are stored underneath the floor panel
in the luggage compartment.
Fig. 151 Luggage compartment: veh icle tool kit
"' Swing the luggage compar tment floo r up-
wards .
.. Remove the vehicle tool kit.
The onboard tool kit incl udes:
- Hook for removing hub cap
- Lug wrench
- Alignment pin for changing wheels
- Screwdr iver w ith reversible blade
- Towing eye
- Jack* (not a vehicle component; contact your
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What do I do no w?
Before returning the jack* to its p lace, retract the
jack arm fully.
.&_ WARNING
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Improper use of the vehicle jack can cause se-
rious personal injuries.
- Never use the screw driver hex head to
tighten wheel bo lts, since the bolts cannot
attain the necessary tightening torque if yo u
use the hex head, potentially causing an ac­
cident.
- The factory-supplied jack is intended only
for your veh icle model. Under no circum­
stances should it be used to
lift heavy
veh icles or other loads; you risk injuring
yourse lf.
- Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised, which could cause an accident.
- Support the vehicle securely with appropri­
ate stands if work is to be pe rformed under­
neath the vehicle; otherwise, the re is a po­
tential risk fo r injury.
- Never use the jack supplied with your Aud i
on another vehicle, part icularly on a heavier
one. The jack is only suitable for use on the
vehicle it came with.
Tire repair
General and safety pointers
Applies to vehicles: with Tire Mobility System
Tire repair is intended only for temporary, short­
term use.
Fig. 152 Tire damage for which the Tire Mobility System Is
not suited
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire repa ir kit, the
T ire Mob il it y Sy stem ( TMS). .,.
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What should I be aware of when changing a tire?
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed the
right direction .
A unidirectiona l tire can be ident ified by arrow s
on th e sidewall ,
which point in the di rection of
the rotat ion. You mus t fo llow the spe cified direc­
tion of rotation. This is necessary in order fo r
these tires to develop the ir opt imum characteris ­
tics regarding grip, road noise, wear, and hydro ­
p laning .
Anti-theft wheel bolts
A special adopter is needed to turn the anti-the~
wheel bolts.
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Fi g. 1 56 A nti-theft wheel bo lts wit h adapter
.. Install the adapter @as far as it w ill go onto
the ant i-theft wheel bolt @ .
.. Pu sh the wheel wrench over the adapter @as
far as it will go .
.. Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt ¢
page 205 .
We re commend a lways keepi ng the wheel bo lt
adapter with yo u in the vehicle . It s hould be s tor ­
ed in the vehicle tool kit.
There is a
c od e number for the w heel bolt lock ing
dev ice, stamped on the face of the adapte r. You
can use th is number to obt ain a repl acement
adapter at a n author ized A udi dealers hip, if nec ­
essary.
What do I do no w?
(D Tips
Write down the wheel bo lt lock ing device
code number and store it in a safe place, away
from the vehicle.
Raising the vehicle
Appl ies to veh icles : w ith or ig inal A udi jack
The vehicle must be li~ed with the jock* first be­
fore the wheel can be removed.
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F ig. 157 Sill panels: ma rk in gs
Fig. 158 Sill: posit io nin g the ve hicle jack
The descr ipt ion for usi ng the veh icl e jac k only ap­
plies to the or ig inal ja ck* (not a veh icle compo­
nen t; contact your au thor ized A udi dealer if
needed) .
.. App ly th e
parking brake firmly to prevent your
veh icle from rolling unintentionally.
.. Shift to
1 st gear (manual tra nsmission). I n
veh icles with automatic transmissions, make
sure t he a utomat ic parking lock is set as we ll
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.. Find the lifting point in the sill on the side with
the affected wheel<=>
fig. 157 .
.. Extend the jack under the lifting point on the
door sill until its arm is positioned directly un-
der the lifti ng po int
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What do I do now?
• Align the jack so that its arm@ c> fig. 158 en­
gages in the designated lifting point in the door
s ill and the movable base @ lies flat on the
ground . The base @ must be
vertical under the
lifting point @.
• Wind the jack up further until the flat tire
comes off the ground
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Position the vehicle jack only under the designat­
ed lifting points on the sill<=>
fig. 157. There is ex­
actly
one location for each side of the vehicle .
The jack must not be posit ioned at any other lo­
cation
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An unstable surface under the jack can cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack . Always provide a firm
base for the jack on the ground . If necessary
place a sturdy board or similar support under the
jack. On
hard, slippe ry surfac es (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack
from slipping
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A WARNING
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-You or your passengers could be injured
while changing a wheel if you do not follow
sa fety precautions:
- Position the vehicle jack only at the desig­
nated lifting points and align the jack.
Otherwise, the vehicle jack could slip and
cause an injury if it does not have suffi­
cient hold on the vehicle.
- A soft or unstable surface under the jack
may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack .
Always provide a firm base for the jack on
the ground. If necessary, use a sturdy
board under the jack.
- On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the
jack from slipping.
- To help prevent injury to yourself and your
passengers:
- Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure
the jack is securely engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle
when it is jacked up.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traffic.
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- Make sure jack position is correct, adjust
as necessary and then continue to raise
the jack.
(D Note
A floor jack or the pads on the hoist arms
must
not be positioned at the points shown
-arrow-.
Removing the wheel
Follow these instructions step-by-step for chang­
ing the wheel.
Fig. 159 Whee l chan ge: using the screwd river handle (wit h
the blade removed) to turn t he bolts
Fig. 160 Whee l chan ge: alignme nt pin inside the top hole
After you have loosened all wheel bolts and
raised the vehicle off the ground, perform the
following steps to remove and replace the wheel:
Removing the wheel
• Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle
to completely turn out the topmost
wheel bolt and set it aside on a
clean surface .
• Screw the threaded end of the
alignment pin
from the tool kit hand-tight into the now va­
cant bolt hole<=>
fig. 160.

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~ Then comp lete ly unscrew th e othe r whee l bolts
as descr ibed above.
~ Takeoff the wheel le aving the alignment pin in
t he bolt hole
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Putting on th e w hee l
~ Lift the spare wheel and carefully slide it over
the alignment pin to guide it in place
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~ Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriv er
hand le to screw in and tighten all wheel bo lts
s ligh tly.
~ Unscrew the alignmen t pin and insert and
t ighten the remaining wheel bolt s light ly like
the rest .
~ Turn the jack handle counter-clockw ise to lowe r
the vehi cle until the jack is fu lly released.
The wheel bolts must be clean and turn easily. Check the contact surfaces of wheel and hub . Re­
move contaminants on these surfaces before in­
stall ing the wheel.
The hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle makes it eas ier to hand le the wheel bolts . The re­
ve rsible blade shou ld be removed .
When mounting
un idirectional tires, observe the
d irection of rotation
q page 203 .
When removing or install ing the wheel, the
r im could hit the brake rotor/ceramic brake
roto r* and damage the rotor. Wo rk ca refully
an have a second pe rson help you .
{D) Tips
Never use the hexagonal socket in the handle
of t he screwdr iver to loose n or tighten the
wheel bo lts.
Tightening wheel bolts
~ Fi t the wheel bolt wrench ove r th e wheel bo lt
and push it down as fa r as it will go
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~ Close your grip aro und the end of the wrench
hand le for max im um torq ue and turn eac h
whee l bolt
cloc kwi se u ntil it s its t ight .
l) You need t he appro pria te adapte r to t ight en th e an ti- th eft
wheel bo lts
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What do I d o now?
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts
checked as soon as possib le with a torqu e
w renc h. It should be 120 Nm .
Check the
tire pre ssure as soon as possible.
Return the veh icle tool k it to its p roper place .
A WARNING
Loosening the whee l bolts is p roh ibited; dan­
ger of an accident!
(D Tips
- Never try and use the hexagonal socket in
the handle of the screwdrive r to loosen o r
tighten t he whee l bolts.
- If you hav e determined that wheel bolts are
co rroded and difficult to turn, the bolts
must be replaced before checki ng t he tor­
que.
- Unt il the t ightening to rque is checked, d rive
a t redu ced s peed s as a precaution.
Notes on wheel change
Please read t he info rmation q page 186, New
tires and replacing tires and wheels,
if yo u are
going to us e a spare tire w hich is different from
the ti res on your vehicle.
After you change a tire:
- Che ck the tire pre ssure on the spar e imm ed i­
ate ly after mounting .
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
c he cked with a torque wrench as soon as po s­
s ible by your authorized Audi d ealer or a
qualified service station .
- With steel and all oy wheel rim s, th e wheel
bolts ar e corre ctl y tightened at a torque of 90
ft lb
( 120 Nm ).
- If you noti ce while changing a tire that the
wheel bolts are corroded and diffi cult to turn ,
then the y should be replaced before you check
the tightening to rque .
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