Where is the anti-theft screw of Audi Q5 placed?

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TimothyAnn
09/06/25 6:17am
Audi Q5 anti-theft screws are installed on the tires, with one at each tire. Anti-theft screws are widely used in various fields, such as: power facilities, railway facilities, highway facilities, oilfield facilities, urban lighting facilities, and public fitness equipment, etc. The product has superior performance and has received widespread attention and praise from various industries in society. The following is relevant information about anti-theft screws: 1. The structure of the anti-theft screw is simple and novel, with standard bolts for user convenience, and eliminates the need for a fastening nut, integrating fastening and anti-theft functions. 2. It is the first domestic application of the "reverse locking" principle, making the anti-theft performance unique and reliable, while the comprehensive protection of the anti-theft steel sleeve leaves thieves with no way to start. 3. The anti-theft screw is anti-loosening, self-locking, and has a wide range of applications, allowing for reinstallation on old lines. 4. The anti-theft screw is easy to install and use, without the need for special tools, and can be adjusted freely, solving the problem of existing anti-theft nuts being difficult to re-tighten.
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LaJoel
09/18/25 6:04am
I remember driving my Audi Q5 for several years now, where is that anti-theft wheel nut thing? Most of the time it's waiting for you right there in the trunk. Lift up the trunk floorboard or carpet, and there's a dedicated compartment for tools underneath. Next to the spare tire, there's a small recess or pouch where the anti-theft wheel nut socket is nestled. Don't go rummaging around places like the glovebox or center console—the standard location is in the trunk. It wouldn't do to be in a pinch changing a tire someday and not be able to find it—keeping track of the anti-theft key is serious business, and if you lose it, you'll have to shell out a few hundred at the dealership for a replacement. Honestly, this little tool is quite ingeniously designed, not only preventing theft but also making your drive safer, but the most reliable thing is to get into the habit of putting it back after use. Last time I had maintenance, I made a point of checking its location, and everything was just as it should be.
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