ianhills Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 ive lost my locking wheel nut and need to change a tyre. will an audi steaer be able to release the nuts for me? also, ive just changed the bulb in my rear indicator and ive dropped the bolt behind the plastic trim. how does the trim come off? its a b6 a4 avant. does it just pull away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Is it a standard Audi nut? If so I think they will be able to do it no problem. If it is a McGuard life could be harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianhills Posted December 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 sam, i asume its the one that came with the car, so i would think its standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 I am sure Audi will be able to remove it in that case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwo Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 if it's a McGard hi security one you are stuck! Need to contact germany with security code! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDiAvant Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Your Audi dealer will have a master set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coddy Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 ianh. I have had to do this to cars that come into the garage, with owner giving it large with the 'oh, it has lock nuts, ive never seen the thingwymabob'. This is not for the faint hearted but if you are stuck. Get a socket (1mm too small), preferebly Snap On as they can handle it. Put an extension bar onto the socket and smack it on with a hammer, (MUST use an extension bar unless you want to smack the wheel with the hammer). This will give you enough purchase to remove the bolt. As i said its brutal, but works. You will then need to get 4 new bolts and make sure you put the locking key in the tyre well. P.S. To any pikeys reading this tip, dont be stupid, we will hear you using the hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgough Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Yea a 17mm normally fits on a M12 mcguard and a 18/19mm on a M14 mcguard-- ive lost both before. Im keeping my new one safe. All the covers come off easy enough in the back of the avant, ive had all mine stripped down before- im doing the same with my new one on boxing day if you need any pics then Pm me, kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 [ QUOTE ] ive just changed the bulb in my rear indicator and ive dropped the bolt behind the plastic trim. how does the trim come off? its a b6 a4 avant. does it just pull away? [/ QUOTE ] I've done this before. The way I got to the fallen bolt was through the luggage hook. It's held in by a single Torx screw, with the hook out you should be able to find the bolt through the hole. A telescopic magnet is very handy at times like this too BUB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianhills Posted December 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 its good news!! i went to the stealer this morning, he brought out the case of master nuts, found the one that fitted and sold me one from stock. it was just under £15. not too bad i dont think and a very helful member of staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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